Cadillac XTS vs. Lexus LS 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac XTS and Lexus LS 460 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 XTS and the Lexus LS 460.
In comparing the Cadillac XTS's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac XTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac XTS's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac XTS is a better car than the Lexus LS 460.
Pricing: A used 2017 Cadillac XTS ranges from $10,996 to $25,995 while a used 2017 Lexus LS 460 is priced between $24,977 to $39,025.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac XTS’s base engine makes 304 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 460 base engine makes 386 horsepower. The XTS is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The LS 460 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 533 miles.This gives the Cadillac XTS the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus LS 460 the advantage in maximum range. The XTS uses regular unleaded, and the LS 460 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac XTS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac XTS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,706
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$32,065 - $131,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,706
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$32,065 - $131,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,962
Price Range:
$10,996 - $25,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$36,347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$17,962 - $68,918
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,589
# Good or Great Deals:
39
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,129
Price Range:
$24,977 - $39,025
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$36,347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$17,962 - $68,918
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,757
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Cadillac XTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus LS 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac XTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 28.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 28.3
Cadillac XTS Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Lexus LS 460 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac XTS Trim Levels
Luxury, Platinum, Platinum Vsport, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Vsport, Standard
Lexus LS 460 Trim Levels
Base, L
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:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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:
304 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
264 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
386 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
367 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 533 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4006 lbs
Width:
72.9 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4233 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
200.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bronze Dune Metallic
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Gray
Phantom Gray Metallic
Purple
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Red
Red Passion Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Purple
Not available
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White
Interior Colors
Beige
Shale with Cocoa Accents
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Dark Brown Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Black w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/White Perforations and Genuine Aluminum Trim / Black/Saddle Tan w/Matte Dark Brown Ash Burl Trim / Black/Saddle Tan w/Shimamoku Wood Trim
Brown
Dark Brown w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Genuine Aluminum Trim / Flaxen w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim
Gray
Light Gray w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim