Cadillac CT5 vs Toyota Avalon (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$870
- CT5: 1 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Avalon: $870 cheaper, 64 hp more.
- Avalon wins 7 of 11 measures.
| Measure | CT5 | Avalon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,690 | $37,820 | Avalon |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 301 hp | Avalon |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | Avalon |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | CT5 |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft | Avalon |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.9 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft | Avalon |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 40.3 in | Avalon |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 193.8 in | 195.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,659 lb | 3,570 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 1,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 5.5 s estimate | Avalon |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | CT5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CT5 Luxury RWD $37,295 | Avalon XLE FWD $36,825 | $470 |
| Avalon XLE FWD $36,825 | CT5 Luxury RWD $37,295 | $470 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT5 | Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,690 | $37,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $47,223 | $46,682 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Avalon wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Avalon | 2% |
| MPG | CT5 | 4% |
| Power | Avalon | 21% |
| Space | Avalon | 26% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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