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Cadillac XT5 vs GMC Acadia

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

Vehicles

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2026 Cadillac XT5

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2027 GMC Acadia

Overview

SpecCadillac XT5LuxuryGMC AcadiaElevation
Selected trimLuxuryElevation
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecCadillac XT5LuxuryGMC AcadiaElevation
MSRP$44,300$43,600 (best)
Lowest listing price$13,530$8,939 (best)
Median listing price$50,781$47,321 (best)
Highest listing price$66,534 (best)$68,789
For sale now39204 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecCadillac XT5LuxuryGMC AcadiaElevation
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecCadillac XT5LuxuryGMC AcadiaElevation
Horsepower235 hp328 hp (best)
Torque258 lb-ft326 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecCadillac XT5LuxuryGMC AcadiaElevation
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume63 cu ft97.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,915 lbs (best)
Ground clearance6.8 in (best)
Wheelbase112 in120.9 in (best)
Length189.6 in204 in (best)
Width74.9 in79.6 in (best)
Height66.1 in71 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecCadillac XT5LuxuryGMC AcadiaElevation
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimCadillac XT5GMC Acadia
1

Luxury

$44,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Elevation

$43,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Luxury

$46,300 MSRP

Elevation

$45,600 MSRP

3

Premium Luxury

$52,900 MSRP

AT4

$52,400 MSRP

4

Premium Luxury

$54,900 MSRP

Denali

$58,900 MSRP

5

Sport

$62,100 MSRP

Denali

$60,900 MSRP

6

Denali Ultimate

$63,400 MSRP

7

Denali Ultimate

$65,400 MSRP

Live inventory

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 $13,530. Live GMC Acadia listings start at $8,939.
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).