Cadillac CTS vs Cadillac XT5

2016 Cadillac CTS
2016 Cadillac CTS
$45,560MSRP
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2023 Cadillac XT5
2023 Cadillac XT5
$44,195MSRP
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2016 Cadillac CTS
$45,560MSRP
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2023 Cadillac XT5
$44,195MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$45,560

MSRP

$44,195

Average price

$14,500

Average price

$29,321

Listings

1344

Listings

9348
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Spacious cabin
  • Excellent value for the money
  • Stylish design
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Aging interior
  • Some trims have a harsh ride

Reviews Summary

Every brand needs to undergo occasional makeovers to keep its product portfolio relevant. Brands like Lexus and Jaguar have been doing this the last 5 to 10 years, but the brand that took it upon itself to reinvent its image, and the car that started it all, was the CTS. It arrived in 2002 and was the first truly modern Cadillac. Unlike its big land-barge predecessors, the CTS was taut and featured angular styling and forward-looking engines and technology.

Each successive generation of the CTS has seen an evolution of the angles, the powertrains, and the tech, culminating with this car: the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The third generation of the CTS is the largest, most refined, and most high-tech version of the car to date. The third generation of the CTS debuted for the 2015 model year, and is largely carried over to 2016, save for a few key updates.

Reviews Summary

The Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 268 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 235 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

235 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

29
2016 Cadillac CTS
2016 Cadillac CTS
$45,560MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Cadillac XT5
2023 Cadillac XT5
$44,195MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 Cadillac CTS
$45,560MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Cadillac XT5
$44,195MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$45,560
$44,195
Average price
$14,500
$29,321
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Read full review

6.3 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Spacious cabin
  • Excellent value for the money
  • Stylish design
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Aging interior
  • Some trims have a harsh ride
Summary

Every brand needs to undergo occasional makeovers to keep its product portfolio relevant. Brands like Lexus and Jaguar have been doing this the last 5 to 10 years, but the brand that took it upon itself to reinvent its image, and the car that started it all, was the CTS. It arrived in 2002 and was the first truly modern Cadillac. Unlike its big land-barge predecessors, the CTS was taut and featured angular styling and forward-looking engines and technology.

Each successive generation of the CTS has seen an evolution of the angles, the powertrains, and the tech, culminating with this car: the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The third generation of the CTS is the largest, most refined, and most high-tech version of the car to date. The third generation of the CTS debuted for the 2015 model year, and is largely carried over to 2016, save for a few key updates.

The Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 268 hp I4
2.0L 235 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
235 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
21
22
MPG Highway
31
29
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