Used 2018 Cadillac XTS for sale 

Cadillac XTS released five trims into the market i.e. base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, Platinum, and Platinum V-Sport trim levels. 3.6 L V-6 Engine rated at 304-HP is standard across all the trims except the top trim. Top trim is equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V-6 engine rated at 410-HP. FWD is standard across all the trims with an AWD option which makes a $2000 bill difference. All the Features listed in trims after XTS are the add ons to the features present in the XTS.

Base trim gets standard luxury and comfort with ABS and LED Headlamps. Luxury trim gets additional packages like the navigation system and Heated ventilated front and back seats. Premium Luxury gets advanced driving assistance features like Magnetic Ride Control. The top trim V-Sport is equipped with twin turbo engine with AWD as standard.

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Keeping in mind of all the prices of trims of 2018 Cadillac XTS, if you are more concerned with the comfort and luxuriousness then you may opt for Premium Luxury if you are willing to spend more money for better interiors then go for the Platinum trim. If you are looking for more exciting driving characteristics, the XTS V-sport Platinum should be the choice.

Cadillac comes with two engines – a 3.6-liter V-6 rated at 304 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque or a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6 with 410 hp and 369 lb-ft. It is mated with the Six-speed automatic transmission.

The Twin-Turbocharged engine is available only in V-Sport Platinum trim and offers a satisfactory driving experience if you are in the mood to gun it. The Power doesn't feel lacking any punch anywhere in the Rev range is a decent Motor.

The optional All-Wheel Drive sends most of the power to the rear wheels unless it detects wheel slip. However, when it comes to raw horsepower, the XTS has the least power output from the base engine against the cars compared here.

Acceleration

The Standard XTS trims powered by the 304 hp 3.6L V-6 engine are adapted for daily use and can scoot the XTS 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Only the V-Sport offers 410 Horsepower. The turbocharged unit present in the V-Sport trims catapults the XTS from 0-60mph in 5.2 Seconds. The quickest car compared here is the Lexus GS 350 with a  0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds.

Cadillac XTS is a fuel miser in the Full-size Luxury Sedan Category. With the V-6 Engine, it delivers a good mileage rating of 19mpg in City and 28mpg in Highway, 22 Combined. The All-wheel drive system compromises the efficiency a little and is rated at 17mpg in City and 26mph in Highway for a combined rating of 20 mpg which is still not bad for a large luxury car.

The Spacious cabin offers superior quality seating available with 22-way adjustable seats. Heated and Ventilated seats and Power-adjustable bolster puts you in extreme comfort position.

The Platinum trim version is more beautiful on the inside with Leather-wrapped accents. The suede-microfiber headliner complete the impressive cabin detailing.

This 4-door big sedan can comfortably accommodate 5 passengers with a Cabin volume of 104.2 Cubic feet. But the Lincoln and Genesis G80 offers some of the exceptional numbers in terms of Passenger Volume space. In the same way, Cadillac stands third in the competitive set with respect to Headroom, Legroom and Shoulder room.

Infotainment System

As mentioned before, Cadillac XTS's list of features is quite long. To start with, it offers all the basic features for entertainment right from the base model. However, it holds the better ones for the higher variants specifically. Nevertheless, there is plenty of stuff to keep you engaged on long, tiring rides. Well, some of them are mentioned below:

• On Start 4G LTE and In-built Wifi
• Wireless Charging
• Remote Start
• Reconfigurable Displays
• Driver driving and Parking assistance Packages

These are some of them, apart from the above some of the trim based features are also added to Magnetic Ride Control in Premium trim and Navigation Packages in Platinum trim.

Cargo

The Cadillac XTS has a capacious 18 Cubic Feet of cargo volume. That’s enough for a weekend worth of luggage. However, some of the competitors including the GS 350 and the Genesis G80 offer more cargo capacity.

Cadillac is usually known for their hefty ride and a boxy styling. Apparently, the XTS is neither. With the use of Lightweight material and clever engineering, the Curb weight of Cadillac XTS falls at 4021 lbs which is second lightest in the competitive set.

2018 XTS is also 1.1 inches shorter than the 2017 Cadillac XTS. The Ground Clearance now is 5.0 inch. 

The notable Exterior features of new Cadillac XTS are:

• Ultraview Power Sunroof
• Crisp LED Headlamps
• Sleek LED Taillamps
• Concierge Lighting
• Redesigned Alloy Wheels
• Rear window/side-window power sunshade

The Cadillac XTS is a safe car with good safety rating and an array of advanced active features including Automatic braking system, Lane Keeping Assist and more. The Surround view and Parking assistance gives bird’s eye view and makes parking a breeze.

Some of the Safety and Security features:

• Lane Keep Assitance
• Lane Change Alert
• Forward Collision Alert
• Automatic Crash Response
• Dual Front and Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags
• Traction Control
• Turn Signal Mirrors

Lincoln Continental Premier vs Cadillac XTS

A $2,000 bill difference in both the car is clearly shown in terms of fuel economy rate and design styling. Performance and quality are slightly more for Lincoln Continental Premier, but in terms of Comfort and Infotainment system with Luxuriousness is exclusively provided by Cadillac XTS.

Lexus GS 350 vs Cadillac XTS

Starting with a difference with a transmission, Lexus provides greater power and higher torque and delivers better performance than Cadillac XTS. Although Cadillac provides spacious cabin it falls down with respect to total curb weight and braking power. Lexus GS 350 is a perfect choice if the customer is ready to spend an extra $3,000.

Genesis G80 Standard vs Cadillac XTS

These both 4-door sedans give tough competition in terms of almost all the parameters. Curb weight, performance, fuel economy, and engine specifications. Slight variation in transmission and increase in passenger volume is mainly noticed in Genesis G80 when compared with Cadillac XTS. Genesis lacks in terms of Smart infotainment and Luxury features. So if the customer really wants to enjoy the smart features then go for Cadillac XTS.

The Cadillac XTS offers the spaciousness and comfort of a full-size luxury sedan at a price that’s on par with some mid-size sedans. If this impresses you, go for it. Furthur, those looking for a bit more sport will be pleased with the Cadillac XTS V-Sport trim. However, the competitors are equally impressive and its worth considering the options.