Cadillac XT5 vs GMC Acadia
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 GMC Acadia
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac XT5Luxury | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Luxury | Elevation |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac XT5Luxury | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,800 | $43,600 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $30,845 | $18,799 (best) |
| Median listing price | $30,845 (best) | $49,505 |
| Highest listing price | $30,845 (best) | $68,530 |
| For sale now | 2 | 11 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac XT5Luxury | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac XT5Luxury | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 328 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac XT5Luxury | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,915 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 120.9 in (best) |
| Length | 189.6 in | 204 in (best) |
| Width | 74.9 in | 79.6 in (best) |
| Height | 66.1 in | 71 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac XT5Luxury | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | Cadillac XT5 | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxury $44,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Elevation $43,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $46,800 MSRP | Elevation $45,600 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium Luxury $53,500 MSRP | AT4 $52,400 MSRP |
| 4 | Premium Luxury $55,600 MSRP | Denali $58,900 MSRP |
| 5 | Sport $62,800 MSRP | Denali $60,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Denali Ultimate $63,400 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Denali Ultimate $65,400 MSRP |
Live inventory
Cadillac XT52 for sale
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Used2022 Cadillac XT5
Premium Luxury
Stellar Black Metallic•Jet Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seats With Chevron Perforated Inserts31,230 mi$30,845Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2022 Cadillac XT5
Premium Luxury
Stellar Black Metallic•Jet Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seats With Chevron Perforated Inserts31,230 mi$30,845Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
GMC Acadia11 for sale
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Used2024 GMC Acadia
AWD Denali
Sterling Metallic•After Dark68,013 mi$44,480Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
Used2025 GMC Acadia
Elevation
Summit White•After Dark, Cloth Seat Trim39,483 mi$35,991Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
New2027 GMC Acadia
Elevation
Trailstone Green Metallic•Gideon Gray, Coretec Seat TrimN/A$52,190Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
New2027 GMC Acadia
Elevation
Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Gideon Gray, Coretec Seat TrimN/A$52,340Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
New2027 GMC Acadia
Elevation
Glacier White Tricoat•After Dark, Coretec Seat TrimN/A$56,485Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
New2027 GMC Acadia
Denali Ultimate
Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Woodland Mahogany, Full Leather Seat TrimN/A$68,530Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
Cadillac XT5 vs GMC Acadia FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Cadillac XT5 vs 2027 GMC Acadia on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 GMC Acadia starts lower at $43,600. Live Cadillac XT5 listings start at $30,845. Live GMC Acadia listings start at $18,799.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2026 Cadillac XT5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on horsepower in this comparison (328).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Cadillac XT5 or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Cadillac XT5 vs 2027 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XT5 (5/5 NHTSA overall).