2019 Cadillac XT5 vs 2019 Lexus RX

2019 Cadillac XT5

2019 Lexus RX

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XT5 AWD 4-Door	18	25	$42,460	$44,695
XT5 AWD 4-Door Luxury	18	25	$48,445	$50,995
XT5 AWD 4-Door Platinum	18	25	$62,600	$65,895
XT5 AWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	18	25	$53,860	$56,695
XT5 FWD 4-Door	19	26	$39,610	$41,695
XT5 FWD 4-Door Luxury	19	26	$46,070	$48,495
XT5 FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	19	26	$51,485	$54,195

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RX 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX RX 350 AWD	19	26	$42,279	$45,220
RX RX 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$47,583	$50,870
RX RX 350 F SPORT FWD	20	28	$46,274	$49,470
RX RX 350 FWD	20	28	$40,970	$43,820
RX RX 350L Luxury AWD	18	25	$50,822	$54,435
RX RX 350L Luxury FWD	19	26	$49,513	$53,035
RX RX 350L Premium AWD	18	25	$46,206	$49,420
RX RX 350L Premium FWD	19	26	$44,897	$48,020
RX RX 450h AWD	31	28	$43,470	$46,245
RX RX 450h F SPORT AWD	31	28	$48,535	$51,605
RX RX 450hL Luxury AWD	29	28	$51,535	$54,905
RX RX 450hL Premium AWD	29	28	$47,911	$50,970

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,460

$42,279

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,695

$45,220

Monthly Payment Estimate

$745 / month

$754 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is a solid, if forgettable, crossover. Consider the Caddy’s myriad rivals, too.

The 2019 Lexus RX remains the luxury crossover SUV sales standard for its design, comfort, and features.

TCC Likes

Comfortable ride
Strong V-6 power
Luxurious interior with right options

Bold, brash design
Good acceleration
Safety record

TCC Dislikes

… that can climb quickly
Light on personality
Front-wheel drive model a bore

Polarizing design
Price escalates
Head-scratching F-Sport

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Air Pollution Score

- TBD -

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.5

121.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.0

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

57.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

44.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

56.0

56.6

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.8

Length, Overall (in)

189.5

192.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.0

67.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.5

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.0

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.0

56.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.0

18.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

13.3

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x - TBD -

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

19.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

45.2

Steering Type

Electric Power Steering

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QMV

Front Tire Size

P235/65R18

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QMV

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65R18

P235/65VR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

4387

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 X 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

155

Engine

Displacement

3.6L/222

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6600

295 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

271 @ 5000

267 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LGX

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.03

Trans Order Code

MRC

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac XT5

Lexus RX

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

8.0

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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