Is the 2025 Cadillac XT6 a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $49,195. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.7 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 6.7 in clearance. Top 87% of 181.
- Price: 12% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
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 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.7 in, top 87% |
| Worth the money | No | 12% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 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 XT6 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.6 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the XT6 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,195 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 198.5 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XT6 a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 49% of 151
Is the XT6 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.7 in clearance | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the XT6 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.7 in clearance. Top 87% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Luxury AWD, 6.7 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XT6 worth the money?
No. Priced 12% above cars like it.
- Price, Luxury FWD
- $49,195
- Predicted price
- $43,921
- Gap
- +$5,274 (+12%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XT6 a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT6 Luxury FWD | $49,195 | 13.9 cents | 78.7 cu ft | 235 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD | $34,200 | 13.3 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 277 hp |
| Ford Explorer Active RWD | $40,050 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Toyota Highlander LE FWD | $40,320 | 12.8 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 265 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD | $40,860 | 13.3 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 265 hp |
Compared with 1,152 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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