2023 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2023 Lincoln Nautilus

If you’re shopping around the Edina-area for an American-made luxury SUV, two options that may be on your radar are the 2023 Cadillac XT5 and Lincoln Nautilus. Both of these luxury crossover SUVs seat up to 5 passengers and offer enhanced rides, thanks to their comfortable cabins that are stocked with creature comforts and advanced safety features alike. From their cabin size to their engine options, the Cadillac XT5 and Lincoln Nautilus undeniably share a lot in common, but how do they differ from each other? We compare the 2023 Cadillac XT5 vs. Lincoln Nautilus by their pricing, engines, and safety technology in the following guide below. 

Lincoln vs. Cadillac: Trims & Pricing

We’ve already emphasized that the XT5 and Nautilus have a lot of similarities, and that applies to pricing and trims. There are three trim options available for both, and their starting prices aren’t too far off from one another, with the Cadillac XT5 starting at $45,590 and the Nautilus at $44,825. Though, when you climb up the trim ladder, the price difference between the range-topping trims begins to widen, with the XT5 Sport starting at $58,490 and the Nautilus Black Label at $67,245—nearly a $10,000 difference.

Cadillac XT5 Starting MSRPs Per Model

• 2023 XT5 Luxury: $45,590 Starting MSRP

• 2023 XT5 Premium Luxury: $51,340 Starting MSRP

• 2023 XT5 Sport: $58,490 Starting MSRP

Lincoln Nautilus Starting MSRPs Per Model

• 2023 Nautilus Standard: $44,825 Starting MSRP

• 2023 Nautilus Reserve: $51,040 Starting MSRP

• 2023 Nautilus Black Label: $67,245 Starting MSRP

Lincoln vs. Cadillac: Mechanical

If you’re looking for that extra stability when the road conditions get rough in Minnetonka, you’ll be pleased to know that both the Cadillac XT5 and Lincoln Nautilus offer available all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive is standard on both of their base trims and mid-range trims, but range-topping trims for the XT5 and Nautilus have AWD as standard. As for their engines, inline 4-cylinder engines come standard, with available V6 options.

Cadillac XT5 Engine Options

• 238 hp Inline-4 Engine w/ 258 lb-ft of Torque
• 310 hp V-6 Engine w/ 271 lb-ft of Torque

Lincoln Nautilus Engine Options

• 250 hp Inline-4 Engine w/ 280 lb-ft of Torque (Base)
• 335 hp V-6 Engine w/ 380 lb-ft of Torque

Lincoln vs. Cadillac: Safety Features

Whether you go with the Nautilus or XT5, you’ll have a suite of standard safety features backing you up on every ride around Minneapolis and beyond.

Cadillac XT5 Standard Features

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Following Distance Indicator
• Forward Collision Alert
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Front and Rear Park Assist
• HD Rear Vision Camera
• IntelliBeam auto high beam headlamps
• Lane Keep Assist
• Rear Seat Reminder
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Road Emergency Tool Kit
• Teen Driver
• OnStar® & Cadillac Connected Services

Lincoln Nautilus Standard Safety Features

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Automated Emergency Braking 
• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Front-Passenger Sensing System
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Personal Safety System™
• SOS Rearview camera with camera washer
• Post-Crash Alert System™ Post Collision Braking
• Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit

Find Your Next Luxury Crossover at Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac

Undecided between the XT5 and the Nautilus? The team at Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac is here to find your best-fit luxury vehicle. Visit us in Minneapolis, and we’ll walk you through our new vehicle inventory, and we’ll even get you behind the wheel of the 2023 Cadillac XT5 or another vehicle! To schedule your test drive, please contact us or call us at (866) 493-2819.