2018 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2018 Lexus LS 500

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between CTS-V and LS 500?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is an $11,295 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V has a higher starting price than the 2018 Lexus LS 500. Also, the 2018 CTS-V has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 LS 500 gets 5 more mpg. And finally, the CTS-V is slightly smaller than the LS 500. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 6.2 L, Sup Charg, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$86,295
$75,000
Engine
Engine
6.2L V-8 Supercharged
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
640 hp
416 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
3.7 sec
4.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
21 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.2 in
74.8 in
Length
Length
197.6 in
206.1 in
Height
Height
57.2 in
57.5 - 57.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
114.6 in
123.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.1 ft2
107.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
37.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.7 in
41.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.9 in
58.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
38.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
56.4 in

Costs

2018 Cadillac CTS-V

2018 Lexus LS 500

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,309 (2018 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan 4dr Sdn)
$549 (2018 Lexus LS LS 500 RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$55,223
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2018 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2018 Lexus LS 500 - Front Left Comparison2018 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2018 Lexus LS 500 - Front Left Comparison
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