Genesis G80 vs. Cadillac CT5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Genesis G80 and Cadillac CT5 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 Genesis G80 and the Cadillac CT5.
When we compare the Genesis G80's and the Cadillac CT5's specifications and ratings, the Genesis G80 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Cadillac CT5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Genesis G80's and the Cadillac CT5's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CT5 is a better car than the Genesis G80.
Pricing: For a new model, the Genesis G80's price is between $60,605 and $81,790, with the Cadillac CT5 priced between $51,080 and $61,453.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Genesis G80 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the Cadillac CT5 loses 46 percent of its value. This means the Cadillac CT5 retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Genesis G80.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Genesis G80’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Cadillac CT5 base engine makes 237 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Cadillac CT5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and front leg room. The Genesis G80 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Genesis G80 and Cadillac CT5 are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Genesis G80 and the Cadillac CT5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
60605 - 81790
Starting MSRP:
58450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
76559
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
48600 - 130700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51080 - 61453
Starting MSRP:
48600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
76559
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
48600 - 130700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455 - 66455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455 - 66455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Genesis G80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Cadillac CT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Genesis G80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CT5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Genesis G80 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Cadillac CT5 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Genesis G80 Trim Levels
2.5T, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Sport Prestige, 3.5T Prestige Black, 3.5T Sport Prestige
Cadillac CT5 Trim Levels
Premium Luxury, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
237 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4211 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3663 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
193.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Vik Black Metallic
Blue
Capri Blue
Gray
Makalu Gray Metallic
Silver
Savile Silver Metallic
White
Alta White / Uyuni White Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Coastal Blue Metallic / Deep Space Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic
Gray
Not available
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Summit White / Vibrant White Tricoat
Green
Typhoon Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
New Camel
Black
Obsidian Black
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige w/ Jet Black Accent
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Maple Sugar w/ Jet Black Accent / Sedona Sauvage w/ Jet Black Accent
