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2019 Cadillac CTS
2.0T AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$25,261
8 listings nationwide

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2011 Buick Lucerne
CX FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$7,824
13 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2019 Cadillac CTS
2.0T AWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

The Cadillac CTS has come a long way in the past 15 years. It has been one of the most important models in the company’s history, elevating Cadillac from the brand associated with reti...

2011 Buick Lucerne
CX FWD
Eric Tallberg Review:

The 2011 Buick Lucerne is an okay full-size sedan, but remains far fro...

The Good: A quiet and plush ride, plenty of passenger room and trunk space, user...

The Bad: Lackluster styling, tepid powerplants, a lazy brake pedal, poor fuel e...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2019 Cadillac CTS
2.0T AWD
45
Darrel writes:
Cadillac CTS is responsive with the slightest touch on the accelerator, dash controls are close to fingertips,...
Power Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"what made it more powerful than the 2019 Audi A4 in my opinion is the size and power of the Cadillac CTS engine to the Audis engine"
Handling Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"the 2019 Cadillac CTS has a little stiffer ride than the 2019 Audi A4 which makes it handle better on winding roads and turning corners and the 2019 Cadillac has stabila trac which is more like what sportier cars have"
Looks/Style Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"I think the Cadillac CTS has more sporty looks and better lines than the 2019 Audi A4"
Front Seats Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"The front seats heat and cool the passenger in the 2019 Cadillac and have more positions than the 2019 Audi A4 has offered"
Back Seats Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"back seats in the Cadillac CTS has larger longer seats than the 2019 Audi A4"
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2019 Audi A4 better.
"2019 Audi A4 has more cargo space than the 2019 Cadillac CTS as they use all of the rear of the car nearer the seats backs than the Cadillac CTS does"
Family Car Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"Bigger make and model more room than the 2019 Audi A4 more options than the 2019 Audi A4"
Value Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"dual moon roof and sun vent features make 2019 Cadillac CTS a better value than the 2019 Audi A4"
Would Buy Ranked 2019 Audi A4 worse.
"I would buy the 2019 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Luxury AWD over the 2019 Audi A4 for the Cadillac being larger overall than the 2019 Audi A4"
2011 Buick Lucerne
CX FWD
30
GuruV92VC writes:
im just a buick kinda guy,for overall looks handling and price!
Looks/Style Ranked 2011 Lincoln Town Car worse.
"thats just my eye,dont get me wrong Lincoln makes beautiful cars as does Cadillac,but for overall features styling and PRICE I LEAN TOWARDS BUICK!"
Family Car Ranked 2011 Lincoln Town Car worse.
"as a family car Lincoln is more roomy!"
85
OldMan700 writes:
Lucerne is a Great Value with fantastic quality, ride, handling, performance, gas mileage (28mpg/19mpg), cargo...
Looks/Style Ranked 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX FWD worse.
" It’s great styling and elegance sure looks great when you see it on the road or parked!"
Back Seats Ranked 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX FWD worse.
"The Lucerne has a large and roomy back seat area with great leg, head and hip room with nice appointments of lights, heat and air conditioning, speakers and an opening to the trunk for long items!"
165
Paul_W1 2011 Buick Lucerne CX FWDReview:

Liked My Lesabre Better — It's an uninspiring boat, a bulky, lumbering, gas guzzling monster, with a grille that looks like a ...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Specs

2019 Cadillac CTS
2.0T AWD
2011 Buick Lucerne
CX FWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
17 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 19 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Power
268 hp @ 5,600 RPM
227 hp @ 5,700 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
237 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.8:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
3,900 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.39 in x 3.39 in
3.9 in x 3.31 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags Standard Optional
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 2 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 1 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 2 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 2 stars
Rollover 5 stars 1 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player -- Optional
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Driver Power Seats Standard Optional
Passenger Power Seats Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 6 seats
Front Legroom 45.7 in 42.5 in
Back Legroom 35.4 in 41.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.7 cu ft 17 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,146 lbs --
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 195.5 in 203.2 in
Width 80.8 in 73.8 in
Height 57.2 in 58 in
Wheelbase 114.6 in 115.6 in

Available Options

2019 Cadillac CTS
2.0T AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Raven
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Red Obsession Tintcoat
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Stellar Black Metallic

Option Packages

  • Cadillac User Experience With Embedded Navigation
  • LPO, Grille, Black Chrome
  • LPO, Black Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit
  • LPO, Natural Elm Wood Interior Trim Kit
  • LPO, 19" (48.3 CM) After Midnight Premium Painted Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 19" (48.3 CM) Gloss Black Premium Painted Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 19" (48.3 CM) MANOOGIAN Premium Painted Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 19" (48.3 CM) Matte Black Painted Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 19" (48.3 CM) Ultra Silver Premium Painted Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, 19" (48.3 CM) Ultra-Silver Painted Alloy Wheels
  • LPO, Aluminum Interior Trim Kit
  • LPO, Black Olive Ash Burl Wood Interior Trim Kit
  • LPO, Grille, Chrome
  • LPO, Ground Effects Kit
  • LPO, Morello Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit
  • LPO, Natural Sapele Wood Interior Trim Kit
  • LPO, Rear Spoiler
  • LPO, Sapele High-Gloss Wood Interior Trim Kit
  • Seating Package
  • Seats, Heated Driver And Front Passenger
  • Sunroof, UltraView, Power
2011 Buick Lucerne
CX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Onyx
  • CYBER Gray Metallic
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Light Bronze Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Sand Beige Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • White Opal

Option Packages

  • Comfort And Convenience Package

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