Which 2026 Cadillac XT5 trim should you buy?
$46,595 to $64,595. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Cadillac's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Luxury FWD → Premium Luxury FWD, +$8,700 for 38 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Luxury FWD → Luxury AWD, +$2,000 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Luxury AWD at $48,595.
Luxury $48,595
+$2,000 over the Luxury FWD.
Standard here, not on the Luxury FWD: Sport Control AWD
MPG comb 24 mpg → 23 mpg
Premium Luxury $55,295
+$8,700 over the Luxury FWD.
Standard here, not on the Luxury FWD: 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls, 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls, 20" 6-Split Spoke alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Android finish, 20" all-season tires, 8" diagonal Driver Information Center, 8-way power front passenger seat adjuster, Advanced Security Package, Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, AxleRatio FXC, Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, Bose Performance Series 14-speaker audio system, Cadillac user experience with navigation, Door locks and latch shields, HD Surround Vision and 24 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Premium Luxury $57,395
+$8,800 over the Luxury AWD.
Standard here, not on the Luxury AWD: 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls, 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls, 20" all-season tires, 8" diagonal Driver Information Center, 8-way power front passenger seat adjuster, Advanced Security Package, Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, AxleRatio FXC, Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, Bose Performance Series 14-speaker audio system, Cadillac user experience with navigation, Door locks and latch shields, HD Surround Vision, Hands-Free Power Liftgate and 23 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Sport $64,595
+$7,200 over the Premium Luxury AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium Luxury AWD: 20" 12-Spoke alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish, 20" 6-Split Spoke alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Android finish, 3.6L V6 engine, 9-speed automatic transmission for 3.6L engine, Adaptive Cruise Control, All-wheel drive with twin clutch, Automatic Seat Belt Tightening, Axle, 3.49 ratio, Body-color door handles, Brembo ® front performance brakes, Cargo flex divider, Chassis with real-time damping suspension, Driver Assist Package, Driver Assist Package (exterior) and 12 more
HP 235 hp → 310 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 271 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 21 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Cadillac XT5 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Cadillac XT5 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Luxury FWD to the Premium Luxury FWD: $8,700 more for 38 features the press kit lists as standard on the Premium Luxury FWD and not on the Luxury FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Cadillac XT5 trims cost?
5 trims, from $46,595 for the Luxury FWD to $64,595 for the Sport AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Cadillac XT5 with all-wheel drive?
The Luxury AWD, at $48,595 MSRP.