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Cadillac CTS Sedan
2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan
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$46,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.5
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Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
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$40,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³

Photos

Cadillac CTS Sedan
2015-2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan Rear Angle in Motion
2015-2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan Dashboard Shown
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Lexus ES
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
265 hp @ 5600 rpm
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3000-4500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,652 lbs
3,690 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
26 MPG
City
22 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
15.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
418 miles
349.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
570 miles
508.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.5 in
195.9 in
Height
57.2 in
56.9 in
Max Width
72.2 in
73.4 in
Front Width
61.4 in
62.9 in
Rear Width
61.7 in
63.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
113 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.7 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.4 in
37.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
55 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.4 in
39.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
54.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
54.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
16.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.1 ft
38 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8.5"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45R17
P215/55VR17
Rear Tire
P245/45R17
P215/55VR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Moonbeam Beige Metallic
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Silver Lining Metallic
  • Sunlit Green

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents, Leather seating surfaces
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents, Leather seating surfaces
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents, Leatherette seating surfaces
  • Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Chateau, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Chateau, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Flaxen, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Flaxen, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
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