Is the 2021 Cadillac XT5 a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 4. Price $43,995. Class median $39,195.
- Off-road: 7.8 in clearance. Top 71% of 132.
- Price: 15% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 8 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $116 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 7.8 in, top 71% |
| Worth the money | No | 15% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 8 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the XT5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.2 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the XT5 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,995 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 189.6 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XT5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $116 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 33% of 137
Is the XT5 a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the XT5 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.8 in clearance. Top 71% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Luxury AWD, 7.8 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XT5 worth the money?
No. Priced 15% above cars like it.
- Price, Luxury FWD
- $43,995
- Predicted price
- $38,334
- Gap
- +$5,661 (+15%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XT5 a good buy?
No. 8 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 Luxury FWD | $43,995 | 13.3 cents | 63.0 cu ft | 235 hp |
| Ford Escape SEL AWD | $33,205 | 12.3 cents | 65.4 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Kia Sorento EX FWD | $34,990 | 12.8 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 281 hp |
| Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,145 | 12.3 cents | 75.7 cu ft | 260 hp |
| INFINITI QX50 PURE FWD | $38,050 | 12.3 cents | 65.1 cu ft | 268 hp |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE FWD | $38,735 | 8.9 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 243 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy FWD | $40,750 | 12.8 cents | 72.1 cu ft | 277 hp |
| Ford Explorer Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $40,845 | 12.8 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 318 hp |
| Volvo XC60 T5 FWD Momentum | $41,700 | 12.8 cents | 63.6 cu ft | 250 hp |
Compared with 1,017 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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