Compare 2019 Cadillac CTS vs 2019 Lexus GS

2019 Cadillac CTS
2019 Lexus GS
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4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD 21 29 $46,545 $48,995
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD 21 29 $51,960 $54,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD 22 30 $50,060 $52,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD 22 30 $44,645 $46,995
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD 18 26 $53,860 $56,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD 19 29 $51,960 $54,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD 18 26 $59,085 $62,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD 19 29 $57,185 $60,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium Luxury RWD 16 24 $68,205 $71,795
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport RWD 16 24 $58,610 $61,695
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan 14 21 $82,645 $86,995
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GS 300 F SPORT RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GS GS 300 F SPORT RWD 21 30 $47,773 $51,450
GS GS 300 RWD 22 32 $43,580 $46,860
GS GS 350 AWD 19 26 $47,350 $50,915
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD 19 26 $50,488 $54,355
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD 19 27 $48,885 $52,610
GS GS 350 RWD 20 28 $47,657 $51,245
GS F RWD 16 24 $78,678 $84,600
Pricing
Invoice Price
$46,545
$47,773
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$48,995
$51,450
Monthly Payment Estimate
$817 / month
$858 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.5
5.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V is arguably the greatest American performance sedan ever, and we will miss it dearly when it's discontinued after 2019. The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
53.8 54.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.0 99
Second Leg Room (in)
35.4 36.8
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 38
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 54.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 57.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 55.7
Front Leg Room (in)
45.7 42.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.7 62.6
Wheelbase (in)
114.6 112.2
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.2 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
61.4 62
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.1
Length, Overall (in)
195.5 192.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.2 57.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.7 18.4
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD - 14
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
Yes 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x - TBD - 12.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.0 17.4
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1 34.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45R17 P265/35VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
RHN NA
Front Tire Size
P245/45R17 P235/40VR19
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
RHN NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3814 3805
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.5 19 X 9
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.5 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.0 -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 80
Engine
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
SIDI Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3000-4500 258 @ 1650
Engine Order Code
LTG NA
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
265 @ 5600 241 @ 5800
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 21
Transmission
Trans Order Code
M5N NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.13
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 1.46
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.62 4.60
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.07 1.86
Trans Type
8 8
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.26 1.23
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.93 4.06
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66 0.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.04 2.72
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac CTS Sedan Lexus GS
Body Style
4 Door Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 7.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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