Mazda vs. Cadillac
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mazda and Cadillac contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mazda and Cadillac cars.
When comparing the Mazda brand to the Cadillac brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and safety.
Mazda versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mazda versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Cadillac.
Mazda versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Mazda versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mazda versus Cadillac overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$45,410 - $64,269
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
$44,654 - $62,941
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
55.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
5.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
9.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
7.0 / 10