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Cadillac CT5-V vs. Lexus IS 500

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$58,300
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$59,520
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Starting MSRP
$58,300
$59,520
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas V6
Premium Gasoline V-8
MPG
17 City / 26 Hwy
17 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
360 hp
472 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas V6
Premium Gasoline V-8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
360 @ 5400
472 @ 7100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
405 @ 2350-4000
395 @ 4800
Displacement
3.0L/-TBD-
5.0 L/303
Transmission Options
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
17 City / 26 Hwy
17 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Tire Size
245/40ZR19
P235/40YR19
Rear Wheel Size
19 x -TBD- in
19 X 9.5 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Tire Size
245/40ZR19
P265/35YR19
Front Wheel Size
19 x -TBD- in
19 X 8.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/stabilizer bar
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/stabilizer bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Five-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
34 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Second Hip Room
54 in
54 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
56 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
72 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Length, Overall
194 in
187 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Leg Room
42 in
45 in
Wheelbase
116 in
110 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
53 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
54 in
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
11 ft³
Track Width, Rear
64 in
63 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
90 ft³
Second Leg Room
38 in
32 in
Height, Overall
57 in
57 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Base Curb Weight
3,974 lbs
3,891 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
17 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Cadillac CT5-V2025 Lexus IS 500
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.6 x 1.2 in
14 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 0.9 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V and the 2025 Lexus IS 500 both get 20 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus IS 500 with a $58,300 starting MSRP versus a $59,520 starting MSRP.

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