Used 2017 Cadillac XTS for sale 

The 2017 Cadillac XTS Sedan has six different trims, namely the XTS, XTS Luxury, XTS, Premium Luxury, XTS Platinum, XTS Premium Luxury V-sport, and the XTS Platinum V-sport, all in increasing order of price (and equipment), where the XTS is the base trim, and the XTS Platinum V-sport is the top of the line model. The base model retails at $45,595, which puts it in the budget luxury sedan segment.

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There are a lot of options to choose from but the XTS-V Sport Premium Luxury trim is the best option here. It has got almost every feature that you need in a car with an engine that produces higher power output at a low price.

The 2017 Cadillac XTS sedan comes with a base 305 horsepower, 3.6-liter V6 engine, which is smooth and works well with the only available 6-speed automatic gearbox. The two V-Sport trims strap a pair of turbochargers onto the 3.6-liter V6, bringing the power up to 410 horsepower.

The standard naturally aspirated V6 generates 304 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque which is sent to the front wheels as standard, with an option for an all-wheel-drive setup. 

The competitors all have their engine capacities in the same ballpark, ranging from 3.5-liter to 3.8 liters. The Lexus GS 350 and the Genesis G80 Standard tie in terms of maximum power output, although the Genesis pulls ahead in terms of maximum torque output.

What is the 2017 Cadillac XTS Sedan's 0-60 mph Acceleration Performance?

The Cadillac works hard to bring you the best of both worlds, combining luxury with performance, although it doesn't really succeed at it. The car takes a breezy 6.4 seconds to go from a standstill to 60 miles per hour. The quarter-mile figure isn't very quick either, with the car taking a mediocre under 15-second run.

The Lexus GS 350 is the fastest car in this comparison, taking 6.1 seconds to reach the 60-mph mark and 13.8 seconds for the quarter-mile run. The Genesis matches the Cadillac in performance, going toe to toe with it, while the Lincoln stays comfortably in the last position.

What is the 2017 Cadillac XTS Sedan's Braking Performance?

The Cadillac XTS uses a disc brake setup all around, with 13.6-inch discs in the front and 12.4-inch discs in the rear. The brakes do a wonderful job of hauling the 4 thousand-pound plus body weight, and the deceleration is actually quite rapid. The brake setup does well as it has a braking distance of a decent 116 feet in panic braking scenarios. 

The Lexus and the Genesis are actually pretty good cars that handle well. The Lexus, in particular, is great, primarily because of its much lighter body. The sporty character helps the car in the corners, but not in shedding speed, as the Lexus is dead last in terms of braking performance. The Lincoln, surprisingly, stops the fastest, owing to the largest brakes in this comparison.

Has the Ride and Handling of the 2017 Cadillac XTS improved?

Handling is surprisingly good for a Cadillac, and the XTS manages to feel nimble without sacrificing comfort even a little. Gone are the days when Cadillac would bounce around uncontrollably at the touch of a brake, or spin around every time you came to a corner. The new XTS has a very stable suspension setup, which still manages to deliver a plush and comfy ride.

The Cadillac XTS is a pretty efficient car for its size, managing to run for 18 miles in the city and 28 miles out on the highway, on a single gallon of gasoline each. This brings the overall efficiency to 22 miles per gallon. The sizable 19 gallon gas along with a decent fuel economy translates to a great driving range for all your long drive needs.

The Lexus is the most efficient car here, mainly because of its weight. The Genesis is hard at its heels, managing almost equally impressive fuel economy figures. The Lincoln is slightly less efficient than the Cadillac, which is similar to the Genesis G80. The Lincoln on the other hand has the least fuel-efficient engine here.

Cadillac XTS can seat 5 passengers comfortably, without ever feeling cramped in any way. The front seats have a generous amount of space, as with the rear seats.

The interiors are quite well built too, and there are real wood inserts for the dashboard as an option. The soft-touch surfaces on the dash and the door panels only enhance the experience further, making you feel like you are in a proper luxury car. 

The Lincoln has slightly more space in the rear than the Cadillac, but the front seats sacrifice a lot of legroom for no apparent reason. The other cars are just fine, offering a wonderful amount of space in the front, and a slightly tight squeeze in the rear. There are various interior luxury features available throughout the range, some of the most prominent ones are listed below

• 22-way power driver and front passenger seat with massage feature
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat with lockable rear pass-through
• Semi-Aniline mini-perforated inserts full leather upholstery
• Heated and Ventilated front and rear seats
• Powered tilt and telescoping adjustable Steering column with leather-wrapped steering wheel and heating functionality
• Three-zone automatic Climate control
• Universal Home Remote with 3-channel programmable garage door opener
• LED ambient cabin lighting

How is the 2017 Cadillac XTS Sedan’s infotainment system?

The 2017 Cadillac XTS offers an 8-inch diagonal CUE4 color information display. Its display is crisp and the interface is responsive to swipes and touches. It comes with a lot of standard features, such as voice commands, a head-up display, and 12.3-inch color reconfigurable gauge cluster with a Driver Information Center available on the higher-end trims.

The Bose Studio Surround Sound audio system also features an active noise cancellation function. All the creature comforts and technology than one can expect from a luxury limousine is available inside the XTS.

• 8.0-inch Cadillac CUE Information and Media Control System
• 12.3-inch Driver Information Gauge cluster
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
• 14-speaker Bose Studio Surround Sound with surround amplifier and Active Noise Cancellation
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio and HD Radio
• NavTraffic Navigation and traffic avoidance system
• OnStar 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
• Natural Voice Recognition

How much is the 2017 Cadillac XTS Sedan’s Cargo capacity?

The Cadillac XTS has a good amount of cargo space, although it is nothing to be impressed about. It can hold a total volume of 18 cubic feet in the trunk, which isn't too bad for a luxury people carrier. Assuming that only the rear seat occupants will have luggage to ferry around, the XTS will manage just fine.

The Lexus impresses with a slightly larger boot than the Cadillac, although it doesn't matter a lot. The Lincoln and the Genesis have considerably smaller trunks, which brings their practicality down.

The Cadillac is quite a big car, too big to be categorized as a mid-size sedan. It is longer than 200 inches, which makes it a little difficult to negotiate rush hour traffic. It is also extremely heavy, upwards of 4 thousand pounds while the wheelbase is the shortest in the class, and so is the ground clearance. The 2017 Cadillac XTS Sedan has some pretty impressive exterior features which include High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Headlamps with LED DRLs, 19-inch alloy wheels with chrome inserts, puddle lamps, heated exterior mirrors, and many more, all of which exude a feeling of superiority and premiumness.

The Lexus has the smallest dimensions and the lightest weight, which helps with drastically improving drivability as compared to other cars in the comparison. All the other cars here are very closely matched in terms of both dimensions and weight.

The NHTSA has rated the Cadillac XTS Sedan with 5-stars out of the possible 5-stars whereas the IIHS has rated the XTS with a ‘Good’ rating in most aspects of their crash test. It also comes packed with a host of safety and driver assistance features and a host of dual-stage airbags for all its occupants which helps it receive such great safety ratings and the most important of those are listed below.

• Front and rear automatic Braking
• Automatic Parking Assist includes parallel and perpendicular parking assist with front and rear park assist
• Forward Collision Alert
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Surround Vision 360 camera
• Tire Pressure Monitoring

Lincoln Continental Premier vs Cadillac XTS 

The Lincoln is the closest in terms of feel to the Cadillac XTS, although it just ends up playing second fiddle to it. The Lincoln Continental is the least impressive car amongst the other cars in this comparison, which is a little disappointing. Apart from the advertisement with Mathew McConaughey, there isn't really much going on.

The Cadillac in comparison has better drivability, better looks, better performance, etc. Lincoln needs to up their game if they wish to pose a serious threat to the competition.

Lexus GS 350 vs Cadillac XTS 

The Lexus GS 350 is the only car in this comparison that isn't a full-size luxury sedan. It is a budget variant of a performance saloon, the GS-F. This is the biggest difference between the Lexus and the other cars in this segment. Lexus has been changing its brand image, which started with the LFA, and now continues on with the GS.

The GS offers more performance, better handling, and smaller dimensions, thus being an easier car overall to live with. But in terms of luxury, the XTS has it beat. The Cadillac has much more space, rear-seat comfort, and most important of all, is much cheaper to buy.

Genesis G80 Standard vs Cadillac XTS 

Genesis hasn't been a standalone brand for very long but is making great progress in the game. Its G80 is a masterfully crafted machine and is available at a lower price than the others too.

Sadly, Genesis still has a lot of catching up to do in order to be on par with the competition. A luxury sedan that doesn't have spacious rear seats? That is the biggest failing of the Genesis G80, as it is the biggest, or maybe the only significant requirement of this segment.

The Cadillac XTS is a good-looking car, with a wonderfully designed cabin, and a lovely mix of chiseled cuts and contoured lines on the outside. The interior textures and tones are also very well chosen. The fit and finish are up there with the best, with metallic trim pieces snuggled up against wood and leather in the cabin. The ride and handling balance is near perfect and even the performance is great for a limousine. Overall, it is one of the best experiences a car can offer.