Is the 2023 Cadillac XT5 a good car?
No.
1 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 4. Length 189.6 in. Class median 188.4 in.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $111.
- Off-road: 7.8 in clearance. Top 69% of 166.
- Price: 14% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 5 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 | No | $116 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 7.8 in, top 69% |
| Worth the money | No | 14% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 5 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 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.0 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the XT5 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $44,195 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 189.6 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XT5 a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 30% of 154
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 69% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Luxury AWD, 7.8 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XT5 worth the money?
No. Priced 14% above cars like it.
- Price, Luxury FWD
- $44,195
- Predicted price
- $38,867
- Gap
- +$5,328 (+14%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XT5 a good buy?
No. 5 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 Luxury FWD | $44,195 | 13.3 cents | 63.0 cu ft | 235 hp |
| Kia Sorento EX FWD | $36,290 | 12.8 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 281 hp |
| Toyota Highlander L FWD | $36,620 | 12.8 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 265 hp |
| INFINITI QX50 PURE FWD | $40,300 | 12.3 cents | 65.1 cu ft | 268 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $42,410 | 8.6 cents | 72.1 cu ft | 261 hp |
| Volvo XC60 B5 FWD Core | $43,450 | 12.3 cents | 63.3 cu ft | 247 hp |
Compared with 1,155 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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