INFINITI Q50 vs. Cadillac CTS

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI Q50 and Cadillac CTS 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 INFINITI Q50 and the Cadillac CTS.

When we compare the INFINITI Q50's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI Q50 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The INFINITI Q50 and Cadillac CTS have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI Q50's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2019 INFINITI Q50 ranges from $17,999 to $32,259 while a used 2019 Cadillac CTS is priced between $19,499 to $32,600.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the INFINITI Q50 loses 51.7 percent of its value and the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value. This means the INFINITI Q50 retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10 while the Cadillac CTS's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the INFINITI Q50 being ranked 21 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the INFINITI Q50 is 7.2 out of 10. For the Cadillac CTS the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac CTS a slight advantage in reliability compared to the INFINITI Q50.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI Q50’s base engine makes 208 horsepower, and the Cadillac CTS base engine makes 268 horsepower. Both the Q50 and the CTS are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 600 and 570 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI Q50, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear shoulder room. The Cadillac CTS, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The INFINITI Q50 and Cadillac CTS are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The Cadillac CTS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.