2022 Cadillac CT4 vs CT5

The 2022 Cadillac CT4 starts at $33,395. As Cadillac’s compact luxury sedan, it’s more affordable than the CT5, a midsize luxury sedan. The Cadillac CT5 starts at $37,295.

Both the 2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 come standard with the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine. However, each offers its own engine upgrade, with the CT5 ultimately supplying a more powerful performance.

These Cadillac sedans both offer optional all-wheel drive, technology that takes performance to the next level, improving traction on slick surfaces and inside tight turns.

CT4 shoppers can choose from two powertrains:

• 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine (237 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) + eight-speed automatic transmission
• 2.7L turbo four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 350 lb-ft or 325 hp, 380 lb-ft in the V-Series) + 10-speed automatic

There are also two options available for CT5 shoppers:

• 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine (237 hp, 258 lb-ft)
• 3.0L turbo V6 (335 hp, 405 lb-ft or 360 hp, 405 lb-ft in the V-Series)

Both CT5 engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

As a midsize luxury sedan, the CT5 offers slightly more passenger space and a bigger trunk (11.9 cubic feet to the CT4’s 10.7 cubes). However, both the CT4 and CT5 provide roomy, comfortable seating.

The CT5 also offers a slightly more luxurious standard lineup, including features like bigger wheels and remote ignition. However, the CT4 and CT5 both provide a wealth of upscale options. These include leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, and a sunroof.

The CT5’s standard lineup is slightly more tech-forward, with a bigger infotainment touchscreen than in the standard CT4 (10 inches versus 8 inches) and an extra speaker for the sound system (nine speakers versus eight). The CT5 also comes standard with a wireless smartphone charging pad and an extra safety aid, with rear parking sensors.

Also, some of the CT5’s upgrades are slightly better than the corresponding CT4 versions. For example, you can add a 15-speaker Bose premium audio system to the CT5, while the CT4 offers a 14-speaker Bose system.

However, both sedans come with a long list of driver safety aids, with standard blind-spot monitoring, forward collision mitigation, lane departure mitigation, and automatic high beams.

And both allow you to add coveted tech options, like a heads-up display, built-in navigation system, and adaptive cruise control.

Choose Your Cadillac Sedan

Ultimately, the 2022 Cadillac CT4 is the right choice for drivers who want to spend a little less on luxury and don’t mind a slightly smaller cabin. The 2022 Cadillac CT5 appeals to those who want both more space and greater interior luxury.