Cadillac XT6 vs Lincoln Nautilus
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac XT6Luxury | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Luxury | Premiere |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac XT6Luxury | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,195 (best) | $53,490 |
| Lowest listing price | $25,536 | $15,962 (best) |
| Median listing price | $37,500 (best) | $61,500 |
| Highest listing price | $57,500 (best) | $84,803 |
| For sale now | 15 | 96 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac XT6Luxury | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac XT6Luxury | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 250 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac XT6Luxury | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 78.7 cu ft (best) | 71.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,750 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lbs | 4,349 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 114.2 in (best) |
| Length | 198.5 in (best) | 193.2 in |
| Width | 77.3 in (best) | 76.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in (best) | 68.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac XT6Luxury | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 XT6 | Lincoln Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxury $49,195 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premiere $53,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $51,195 MSRP | Reserve $63,180 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium Luxury $55,395 MSRP | Black Label $77,130 MSRP |
| 4 | Premium Luxury $57,395 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Sport $60,695 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Cadillac XT615 for sale
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Used2023 Cadillac XT6
Luxury
Argent Silver Metallic•Jet Black, Inteluxe Seats75,194 mi$25,536Bayway Cadillac of the Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
Certified2023 Cadillac XT6
Luxury
Rosewood Metallic•Jet Black, Inteluxe Seats49,166 mi$29,516Bayway Cadillac Southwest
Houston, TX
Used2023 Cadillac XT6
Premium Luxury
Wilder Metallic62,104 mi$31,557Northwest Hyundai Houston
Jersey Village, TX
Used2024 Cadillac XT6
AWD Premium Luxury
Radiant Red Tintcoat•Jet Black38,664 mi$37,500McFarland Chevrolet
Maysville, KY
Used2025 Cadillac XT6
Sport
Crystal White Tricoat12,585 mi$52,995City Motor Chevrolet
Great Falls, MT
Used2023 Cadillac XT6
FWD Premium Luxury
Latte Metallic•Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents47,124 mi$33,000Nissan of Hampton
Hampton, VA
Lincoln Nautilus96 for sale
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Used2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Reserve
Magnetic Gray•ebony43,880 mi$25,840Chevrolet of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Used2024 Lincoln Nautilus
Reserve
Lustrous Gray Metallic Clearcoat•Black Onyx34,516 mi$42,998Beckley Chevrolet
Beckley, WV
Used2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Premiere
Gray Metallic•Black Onyx28,626 mi$45,825Friendship Hyundai Bristol
Bristol, TN
Used2023 Lincoln Nautilus
Standard
Black Metallic42,137 mi$27,916Bayway Cadillac Southwest
Houston, TX
New2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Premiere
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat•LINCOLN SOFT TOUCH BLACK ONYX2,256 mi$60,239Boulevard Lincoln of Georgetown
Georgetown, DE
New2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Black Label
Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat•VENETIAN LEATHER SEATS AURORA104 mi$83,004Boulevard Lincoln of Georgetown
Georgetown, DE
Cadillac XT6 vs Lincoln Nautilus FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Cadillac XT6 vs 2026 Lincoln Nautilus on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Cadillac XT6 starts lower at $49,195. Live Cadillac XT6 listings start at $25,536. Live Lincoln Nautilus listings start at $15,962.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT6 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,195).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT6 leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
- Which has better seats: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT6 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Cadillac XT6 or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT6 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Cadillac XT6 vs 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XT6 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Lincoln Nautilus (5/5 NHTSA overall).