Top 10 Cadillac Models in 2027 (Best Overall + Best Value)
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
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadillac Lyriq | $59,400 starting MSRP (cadillac.com); LYRIQ-V from $78,595 | The best all-round Cadillac: an electric SUV with 326 miles of range |
| 2 | 2027 Cadillac Optiq | $49,995 starting MSRP (cadillac.com) | The lowest-priced Cadillac electric SUV |
| 3 | 2027 Cadillac Escalade | $102,700 starting MSRP; Escalade ESV Luxury from $108,700; V-Series $169,300 | The flagship gas V8 luxury SUV, in standard or extended ESV length |
| 4 | 2027 Cadillac Vistiq | $77,500 starting MSRP (cadillac.com) | A three-row electric SUV priced below the Escalade IQ |
| 5 | 2026 Cadillac CT5 | $49,200 starting MSRP (CT5 Premium Luxury); CT5-V from $58,300; CT5-V Blackwing from $98,900 | The Cadillac sport sedan, from a luxury trim to a 668-horsepower Blackwing |
| 6 | 2026 Cadillac XT5 | $44,800 starting MSRP (XT5 Luxury) | A gas-powered mid-size luxury SUV at a lower price |
| 7 | 2026 Cadillac CT4 | $36,000 starting MSRP (CT4 Luxury); CT4-V from $50,600 | The lowest Cadillac price, in a compact sedan |
| 8 | 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ | $127,405 starting MSRP (cadillac.com) | An all-electric Escalade with the longest range listed |
| 9 | 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL | $130,405 starting MSRP (cadillac.com) | More cargo room than the Escalade IQ in an electric Escalade |
| 10 | 2026 Cadillac Celestiq | Not published: by inquiry only | A custom-commissioned ultra-luxury electric sedan |
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The ranking
Cadillac Lyriq
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.
2027 Cadillac Optiq
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.
2027 Cadillac Escalade
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.
2027 Cadillac Vistiq
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.
2026 Cadillac CT5
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.
2026 Cadillac XT5
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.
2026 Cadillac CT4
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.
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
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.
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL
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.
2026 Cadillac Celestiq
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.
How we ranked these
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
Official sites
- Cadillac Lyriq · cadillac.com
- 2027 Cadillac Optiq · cadillac.com
- 2027 Cadillac Escalade · cadillac.com
- 2027 Cadillac Vistiq · cadillac.com
- 2026 Cadillac CT5 · cadillac.com
- 2026 Cadillac XT5 · cadillac.com
- 2026 Cadillac CT4 · cadillac.com
- 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ · cadillac.com
- 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL · cadillac.com
- 2026 Cadillac Celestiq · cadillac.com
Sources
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