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2018 Cadillac XTS

Rating7.6

Ranked #11 in

Fullsize Sedan

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$46,295 - $72,495

Starting Price

Year

Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 1, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Smooth and quiet drive quality	Sluggish acceleration from the V6 motor	Updated exterior styling
Excellent fuel economy especially compared to rivals	Maneuverability in the city isn't an easy task	Added cabin insulation
Spacious cargo room		Updated infotainment system

Specs & Features

$46,295

price

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic w/Manual Shift

transmission

3.6L 6cyl FWD 6AM

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Cadillac XTS Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With 4 trims on offer, the Cadillac XTS has a base MSRP of $46,395, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $67,895, competing directly with the Genesis G80, the Kia K900, and the Lincoln Continental Premiere. Only a 3.6L V6 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 304 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.4 seconds, the XTS maintains a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG. Cadillac offers the XTS in 9 stunning colors, with the Stone Gray Metallic being our particular favorite.

Buying Advice

The Luxury trim of the 2018 Cadillac XTS gets features such as heated and ventilated front seats, parking sensors, ambient lighting, etc as standard on top of all the basic convenience and driver assistance features. We think that this trim holds the best value for the money and can be further had with optional packages.

Trims

W20 Livery Package
$46,295 onwards

Driver Lumbar support
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning

Base
$46,395 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
Top Speed: 138 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

W30 Coachbuilder Stretch Livery
$47,805 onwards

18-inch polished aluminum Wheels

B9Q Coachbuilder Funeral Coach
$48,750 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6AM
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
Top Speed: TBD mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

V4U
$49,130 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6AM
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
Top Speed: TBD mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

Armored
$50,095 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
Top Speed: 138 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Luxury
$50,395 onwards

Navigation system
Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Premium Luxury
$56,795 onwards

20-inch painted aluminum Wheels

Platinum
$65,695 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
Top Speed: 138 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Platinum V-Sport
$72,495 onwards

Engine: 3.6L 6cyl AWD 6AM
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
Torque: 369 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
Top Speed: 134 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

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2018 Cadillac XTS vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2018 Cadillac XTS Ranked #15	6.4 sec	-	-
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Ranked #1	3.8 sec	-	189 mph
2018 Lexus LS 500 Ranked #2	4.6 sec	-	-
2018 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Ranked #3	4.7 sec	-	-
2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ranked #3	4.7 sec	-	-
2018 Porsche Panamera Ranked #3	4.7 sec	13.3 sec	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2018 Cadillac XTS Ranked #5	19 mpg	28 mpg	22 mpg	19 gal.	-
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Ranked #1	24 mpg	33 mpg	27 mpg	17.4 gal.	417.6/574.2 mi.
2018 BMW 5 Series Ranked #1	24 mpg	34 mpg	27 mpg	18 gal.	432/612 mi.
2018 Cadillac CT6 Ranked #2	22 mpg	30 mpg	25 mpg	19.5 gal.	429/585 mi.
2018 Cadillac ATS Ranked #2	20 mpg	31 mpg	25 mpg	16 gal.	352/496 mi.
2018 Cadillac CTS Ranked #2	22 mpg	30 mpg	25 mpg	19 gal.	418/570 mi.

2018 Cadillac XTS vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2018 Cadillac XTS Ranked #14	200.9 in.	72.9 in.	59.4 in.	5 in.	111.7 in.
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Ranked #1	227.2 in.	79.4 in.	64.8 in.	6 in.	139.8 in.
2018 Bentley Mulsanne Ranked #2	219.5 in.	75.8 in.	59.9 in.	6 in.	128.6 in.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Ranked #3	215 in.	83.9 in.	59 in.	5 in.	132.5 in.
2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ranked #4	212.6 in.	76.7 in.	61 in.	6 in.	129.7 in.
2018 Bentley Flying Spur Ranked #5	208.6 in.	77.8 in.	58.6 in.	7 in.	120.7 in.

2018 Cadillac XTS vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2018 Cadillac XTS Ranked #11	18 cu.ft.	104.2 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.
2018 Cadillac ATS Ranked #1	10.4 cu.ft.	91 cu.ft.	10.4 cu.ft.
2018 Cadillac CTS Ranked #2	13.7 cu.ft.	97 cu.ft.	13.7 cu.ft.
2018 Bentley Flying Spur Ranked #3	16.7 cu.ft.	102 cu.ft.	16.7 cu.ft.
2018 Bentley Mulsanne Ranked #3	15.6 cu.ft.	130.5 cu.ft.	15.6 cu.ft.
2018 Chrysler 300 Ranked #4	16.3 cu.ft.	106.3 cu.ft.	68.6 cu.ft.

2018 Cadillac XTS vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2018 Cadillac XTS Ranked #1	29.9 cu.ft.	18 cu.ft.	29.9 cu.ft.	120 ft.
2018 Genesis G90 Ranked #2	1.5 cu.ft.	15.7 cu.ft.	15.7 cu.ft.	79 ft.
2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ranked #3	14 cu.ft.	14 cu.ft.	14 cu.ft.	-
2018 Cadillac ATS-V Ranked #4	10.4 cu.ft.	10.4 cu.ft.	10.4 cu.ft.	79 ft.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Ranked #5	48.9 cu.ft.	12.6 cu.ft.	48.9 cu.ft.	-
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Ranked #6	19 cu.ft.	19 cu.ft.	19 cu.ft.	-

2018 Cadillac XTS vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2018 Cadillac XTS Ranked #2	-	1318 lbs.	4028 lbs.
2018 Chrysler 300 Ranked #1	1000 lbs.	1087 lbs.	4013 lbs.
2018 Cadillac ATS Ranked #1	1000 lbs.	-	3373 lbs.
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Ranked #2	-	-	5644 lbs.
2018 Infiniti Q70 Ranked #2	-	-	3876 lbs.
2018 Porsche Panamera Ranked #2	-	1268 lbs.	4001 lbs.