Cadillac XT5 vs. Cadillac CT6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac XT5 and Cadillac CT6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac XT5 and the Cadillac CT6.
When comparing the Cadillac XT5's and the Cadillac CT6's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac XT5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Cadillac CT6 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac XT5's and the Cadillac CT6's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac XT5 is a better car than the Cadillac CT6.
Pricing: A used 2020 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $24,656 to $37,206 while a used 2020 Cadillac CT6 is priced between $32,683 to $60,572.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac XT5 loses 55.6 percent of its value and the Cadillac CT6 loses 57.2 percent of its value. This means the Cadillac XT5 retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CT6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac XT5 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Cadillac CT6's quality rating is 6.4 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac XT5 being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Cadillac CT6 being ranked 18 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac XT5 is 5.5 out of 10. For the Cadillac CT6 the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac CT6 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac XT5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac XT5’s base engine makes 237 horsepower, and the Cadillac CT6 base engine makes 335 horsepower. The XT5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The CT6 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Cadillac XT5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CT6. The XT5 uses premium unleaded, and the CT6 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac XT5, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CT6, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room. The Cadillac XT5 and Cadillac CT6 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac XT5 has an average safety rating of 4.96 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$45,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,500 - $73,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$58,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$87,679
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$46,305 - $138,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,096
Price Range:
$24,656 - $37,206
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$34,494
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,102 - $55,670
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
293
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49,834
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,145
Price Range:
$32,683 - $60,572
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$59,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,809 - $111,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49,906
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Cadillac XT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
9.9 / 10
Cadillac CT6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac XT5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.7 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CT6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 32.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 36
Cadillac XT5 Rankings
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6 out of / 27Ranking
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13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 59Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
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24 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Cadillac CT6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac XT5 Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport
Cadillac CT6 Trim Levels
3.6L Luxury, 3.6L Premium Luxury, 4.2TT Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.96 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
237 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
284 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
346 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
30 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
110.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 lbs
Width:
74.9 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4063 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
205.8 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Brown
Dark Mocha Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Noir Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Metallic
Red
Garnet Metallic / Red Horizon Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Manhattan Noir Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Metallic
Red
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Sahara Beige w/Jet Black Accents
