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Acura RLX vs Cadillac XTS

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2020 Acura RLX

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2019 Cadillac XTS

Overview

SpecAcura RLXP-AWSCadillac XTSBase
Selected trimP-AWSBase
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20202019

Pricing & market

SpecAcura RLXP-AWSCadillac XTSBase
MSRP$54,900$46,895 (best)
Lowest listing price$17,900 (best)
Median listing price$18,344 (best)
Highest listing price$18,788 (best)
For sale now02 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAcura RLXP-AWSCadillac XTSBase
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG20 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)28 MPG
Fuel tank18.5 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAcura RLXP-AWSCadillac XTSBase
Horsepower310 hp (best)304 hp
Torque272 lb-ft (best)264 lb-ft
Engine size3.5 L3.6 L (best)
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecAcura RLXP-AWSCadillac XTSBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume14.9 cu ft18 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,977 lbs (best)4,021 lbs
Ground clearance4.5 in (best)
Wheelbase112.2 in (best)111.7 in
Length198.1 in200.9 in (best)
Width74.4 in (best)72.9 in
Height57.7 in59.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAcura RLXP-AWSCadillac XTSBase
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAcura RLXCadillac XTS
1

P-AWS

$54,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$46,895 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

$61,900 MSRP

Luxury

$50,895 MSRP

3

Luxury

$52,895 MSRP

4

Premium Luxury

$57,295 MSRP

5

Premium Luxury

$59,495 MSRP

6

Platinum

$66,195 MSRP

7

Platinum

$68,395 MSRP

8

Platinum V-Sport

$72,995 MSRP

Live inventory

Acura RLX vs Cadillac XTS FAQ

Which is better: 2020 Acura RLX or 2019 Cadillac XTS?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Acura RLX vs 2019 Cadillac XTS on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2020 Acura RLX or 2019 Cadillac XTS?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Cadillac XTS starts lower at $46,895. Live Cadillac XTS listings start at $17,900.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Acura RLX or 2019 Cadillac XTS?
The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,895).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Acura RLX or 2019 Cadillac XTS?
The 2020 Acura RLX leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 Acura RLX or 2019 Cadillac XTS?
The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on horsepower in this comparison (410).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Acura RLX or 2019 Cadillac XTS?
The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Acura RLX vs 2019 Cadillac XTS?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura RLX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Cadillac XTS (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).