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Top 10 Cadillac Models in 2027 (Best Overall + Best Value)

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Cadillac Lyriq
Direct answer

The Cadillac Lyriq is the best Cadillac overall: from $59,400 with 326 miles of EPA-estimated range in RWD models. The 2027 Optiq is the best value electric Cadillac at $49,995 with 317 miles of range, and the 2026 CT4 is the lowest-priced Cadillac at $36,000.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Cadillac Lyriq$59,400 starting MSRP (cadillac.com); LYRIQ-V from $78,595The best all-round Cadillac: an electric SUV with 326 miles of range
22027 Cadillac Optiq$49,995 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)The lowest-priced Cadillac electric SUV
32027 Cadillac Escalade$102,700 starting MSRP; Escalade ESV Luxury from $108,700; V-Series $169,300The flagship gas V8 luxury SUV, in standard or extended ESV length
42027 Cadillac Vistiq$77,500 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)A three-row electric SUV priced below the Escalade IQ
52026 Cadillac CT5$49,200 starting MSRP (CT5 Premium Luxury); CT5-V from $58,300; CT5-V Blackwing from $98,900The Cadillac sport sedan, from a luxury trim to a 668-horsepower Blackwing
62026 Cadillac XT5$44,800 starting MSRP (XT5 Luxury)A gas-powered mid-size luxury SUV at a lower price
72026 Cadillac CT4$36,000 starting MSRP (CT4 Luxury); CT4-V from $50,600The lowest Cadillac price, in a compact sedan
82026 Cadillac Escalade IQ$127,405 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)An all-electric Escalade with the longest range listed
92026 Cadillac Escalade IQL$130,405 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)More cargo room than the Escalade IQ in an electric Escalade
102026 Cadillac CelestiqNot published: by inquiry onlyA custom-commissioned ultra-luxury electric sedan

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Cadillac Lyriq
Best value electric
2027 Cadillac Optiq
Cheapest Cadillac
2026 Cadillac CT4
Best flagship SUV
2027 Cadillac Escalade
Best three-row EV
2027 Cadillac Vistiq
Best sport sedan
2026 Cadillac CT5

The ranking

1

Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq
Answrs VerdictThe most complete Cadillac, from $59,400 with 326 miles of range.
Price: $59,400 starting MSRP (cadillac.com); LYRIQ-V from $78,595Range: 326 miles EPA-estimated (RWD)Power: 515 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque, Cadillac-estimated with available AWDCargo: 60.8 cu. ft. maximumIIHS (2026): Good in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front and side tests; headlights rated Poor

Cadillac lists the Lyriq from $59,400, with LYRIQ-V from $78,595. RWD models are EPA-estimated at 326 miles of range, and available AWD brings a Cadillac-estimated 515 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. Cargo space is 60.8 cu. ft. maximum. For 2026 IIHS rates it Good in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front and side tests, but Poor for headlights.

Go ifThe best all-round Cadillac: an electric SUV with 326 miles of range
Skip ifHeadlight ratings matter most to you
Why #1 over #2: Its 326 miles of range and from-$59,400 price beat the Vistiq at 305 miles from $77,500.
2

2027 Cadillac Optiq

2027 Cadillac Optiq
Answrs VerdictElectric Cadillac from $49,995 with 317 miles of range.
Price: $49,995 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)Range: 317 miles EPA-estimated (single motor RWD); 303 miles with dual motor AWDPower: Up to 440 HPCargo: 57 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded

The 2027 Optiq is Cadillac’s small electric SUV, from $49,995. Single motor RWD models are EPA-estimated at 317 miles; dual motor AWD models at 303 miles. Cadillac lists up to 440 HP and 57 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

Go ifThe lowest-priced Cadillac electric SUV
Skip ifYou need three rows
Why #2 over #3: Its $49,995 start is below the Lyriq’s $59,400 for an EV with 317 miles of range.
3

2027 Cadillac Escalade

2027 Cadillac Escalade
Answrs VerdictThe icon, from $102,700.
Price: $102,700 starting MSRP; Escalade ESV Luxury from $108,700; V-Series $169,300Power: 420 HP and 460 lb.-ft. of torque (V8, premium gasoline)Fuel economy: 15/19 mpg city/hwy EPA-estimated (2WD, 6.2L V8)Seating: Up to 8 seatsCargo: 120.5 cu. ft. behind the first row; 142.2 cu. ft. in the longer ESV

The 2027 Escalade starts at $102,700, with the longer Escalade ESV Luxury from $108,700 and the V-Series at $169,300. Its V8 makes 420 HP and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, and EPA-estimated mileage is 15/19 mpg city/hwy (2WD). It seats up to 8, with 120.5 cu. ft. of cargo behind the first row and 142.2 cu. ft. in the ESV.

Go ifThe flagship gas V8 luxury SUV, in standard or extended ESV length
Skip ifFuel economy matters
Why #3 over #4: Its $102,700 start is below the Escalade IQ at $127,405.
4

2027 Cadillac Vistiq

2027 Cadillac Vistiq
Answrs VerdictThree-row EV from $77,500.
Price: $77,500 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)Range: 305 miles EPA-estimatedPower: 615 HP and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, Cadillac-estimated in Velocity MaxSeating: Up to 7 seats in three rowsCargo: 80.2 cu. ft. behind the first row

The 2027 Vistiq is the three-row electric Cadillac below the Escalade IQ, from $77,500. It is EPA-estimated at 305 miles, with 615 HP and 650 lb.-ft. of torque (Cadillac-estimated in Velocity Max), up to 7 seats and 80.2 cu. ft. of cargo behind the first row.

Go ifA three-row electric SUV priced below the Escalade IQ
Skip ifYou want a two-row SUV
Why #4 over #5: Its $77,500 start is far below the Escalade IQ at $127,405.
5

2026 Cadillac CT5

2026 Cadillac CT5
Answrs VerdictA sport sedan from $49,200.
Price: $49,200 starting MSRP (CT5 Premium Luxury); CT5-V from $58,300; CT5-V Blackwing from $98,900Power: 237 HP standard; 335 HP with the available V6; 668 HP in the CT5-V BlackwingFuel economy: 22/31 mpg city/hwy EPA-estimated with RWD (V6); 13/20 mpg for the CT5-V BlackwingCargo: 11.9 cu. ft. trunk

The 2026 CT5 starts at $49,200 (Premium Luxury). The standard engine makes 237 HP; the available V6 makes 335 HP and is rated 22/31 mpg city/hwy with RWD. The CT5-V starts at $58,300 and the 668 HP CT5-V Blackwing at $98,900 (13/20 mpg). Trunk space is 11.9 cu. ft.

Go ifThe Cadillac sport sedan, from a luxury trim to a 668-horsepower Blackwing
Skip ifYou want an SUV
Why #5 over #6: Its $49,200 start is below the Vistiq at $77,500.
6

2026 Cadillac XT5

2026 Cadillac XT5
Answrs VerdictThe gas mid-size Cadillac, from $44,800.
Price: $44,800 starting MSRP (XT5 Luxury)Fuel economy: 22/29 mpg city/hwy EPA-estimated (2.0L turbo, FWD)Power: 235 HP (2.0L turbo); up to 310 HP with the available 3.6L V6Seating: 5 seatsCargo: 63.0 cu. ft. maximum

The 2026 XT5 is the remaining gas-powered mid-size Cadillac SUV, from $44,800. The 2.0L turbo makes 235 HP and is rated 22/29 mpg city/hwy EPA-estimated (FWD); the available 3.6L V6 makes up to 310 HP. It seats 5, with 63.0 cu. ft. of cargo space.

Go ifA gas-powered mid-size luxury SUV at a lower price
Skip ifYou want an electric Cadillac
Why #6 over #7: Its $44,800 start is below the Optiq at $49,995.
7

2026 Cadillac CT4

2026 Cadillac CT4
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest Cadillac, from $36,000.
Price: $36,000 starting MSRP (CT4 Luxury); CT4-V from $50,600Power: 237 HP and 258 lb.-ft. of torque (2.0L turbo); 325 HP in the CT4-V; 472 HP in the CT4-V BlackwingFuel economy: 20/29 mpg city/hwy EPA-estimated for the CT4-V with RWD; 16/24 mpg for the BlackwingCargo: 10.7 cu. ft. trunk

The 2026 CT4 is the lowest-priced Cadillac at $36,000 (CT4 Luxury), with 237 HP and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The CT4-V starts at $50,600 with 325 HP (20/29 mpg city/hwy with RWD), and the CT4-V Blackwing makes 472 HP (16/24 mpg). Trunk space is 10.7 cu. ft.

Go ifThe lowest Cadillac price, in a compact sedan
Skip ifYou need space for passengers or cargo
Why #7 over #8: Its $36,000 start is below the XT5 at $44,800.
8

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
Answrs VerdictThe electric Escalade, from $127,405.
Price: $127,405 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)Range: 465 miles, Cadillac-estimatedPower: 750 HP and 785 lb.-ft. of torque, Cadillac-estimated in Velocity MaxSeating: 7 seatsCargo: 131.3 cu. ft. behind the first row plus eTrunk

The 2026 Escalade IQ is the all-electric Escalade, from $127,405. Cadillac estimates 465 miles of range and 750 HP with 785 lb.-ft. of torque in Velocity Max. It seats 7, with 131.3 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the first row plus the eTrunk.

Go ifAn all-electric Escalade with the longest range listed
Skip ifYou want to spend under $100,000
Why #8 over #9: Its 465 miles of Cadillac-estimated range is above the Escalade IQL at 460 miles.
9

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL
Answrs VerdictThe long-body electric Escalade, from $130,405.
Price: $130,405 starting MSRP (cadillac.com)Range: 460 miles, Cadillac-estimatedPower: 750 HP and 785 lb.-ft. of torque, Cadillac-estimated in Velocity MaxCargo: 137.4 cu. ft. behind the first row plus eTrunkSeating: 7 seats

The 2026 Escalade IQL is the long-body electric Escalade, from $130,405. Cadillac estimates 460 miles of range and 750 HP with 785 lb.-ft. of torque. It seats 7 and lists 137.4 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the first row plus the eTrunk.

Go ifMore cargo room than the Escalade IQ in an electric Escalade
Skip ifYou want the lower-priced Escalade IQ
Why #9 over #10: Its 137.4 cu. ft. of cargo space is above the Escalade IQ at 131.3 cu. ft.
10

2026 Cadillac Celestiq

2026 Cadillac Celestiq
Answrs VerdictThe one-of-a-kind Cadillac, by inquiry only.
Price: Not published: by inquiry onlyRange: 303 miles EPA-estimatedPower: 655 HP and 646 lb.-ft. of torque, Cadillac-estimatedSeating: 4 seatsTechnology: Over 275 patented and patent-pending technologies

The 2026 Celestiq is a custom-commissioned, ultra-luxury electric sedan that Cadillac sells by inquiry only, so no price is published. It is EPA-estimated at 303 miles with 655 HP and 646 lb.-ft. of torque (Cadillac-estimated), seats 4 and carries over 275 patented and patent-pending technologies.

Go ifA custom-commissioned ultra-luxury electric sedan
Skip ifYou need a published price

How we ranked these

We ranked the current US Cadillac lineup on cadillac.com by breadth of use, EV range or fuel economy, and each model’s published starting price; the Escalade ESV is covered inside the Escalade pick and V-Series, V and Blackwing versions inside their models. Model years differ (2026 and 2027). Cadillac’s SUV lineup page no longer lists the XT4 or XT6, so they are not ranked. IIHS results were confirmed only for the Lyriq; IIHS and NHTSA ratings for the other models could not be confirmed, and NHTSA lists no star ratings for the 2026 Cadillac models. For the wider field see our Top 10 Luxury SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-suvs-2027/, Top 10 Luxury Sedans at /cars/best-luxury-sedans-2027/, Top 10 Electric SUVs at /cars/best-electric-suvs-2027/ and Top 10 Luxury Full-Size SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-full-size-suvs-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best Cadillac in 2027?

The Cadillac Lyriq is the best overall: from $59,400 with 326 miles of EPA-estimated range in RWD models and 515 horsepower with available AWD.

What is the cheapest Cadillac?

The 2026 CT4 Luxury at $36,000. The cheapest electric Cadillac is the Optiq at $49,995.

Does Cadillac still sell the XT4 and XT6?

Neither is listed on cadillac.com’s current SUV lineup, which shows the Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, XT5, Lyriq, Vistiq and Optiq.

Which Cadillac has the longest electric range?

The 2026 Escalade IQ, at 465 miles Cadillac-estimated; the Escalade IQL is listed at 460 miles. The longest EPA-estimated range is the Lyriq at 326 miles (RWD).

Starting price (USD) as published on cadillac.com (Celestiq is by inquiry only) at a glance

2026 Cadillac CT4$36,000
2026 Cadillac XT5$44,800
2026 Cadillac CT5$49,200
2027 Cadillac Optiq$49,995
Cadillac Lyriq$59,400
2027 Cadillac Vistiq$77,500
2027 Cadillac Escalade$102,700
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ$127,405
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL$130,405
Starting price (USD) as published on cadillac.com (Celestiq is by inquiry only), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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