2021 Cadillac XT5 vs. Lincoln MKX

For drivers who want a mid-size luxury SUV, it’s inevitable that they’ll be comparing Cadillac vs. Lincoln. They might want to compare the Cadillac XT5 vs. MKX, and might get confused when they can’t find new information from Lincoln. That’s because in 2019, the Lincoln MKX was rebranded as the Lincoln Nautilus. While the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus information isn’t available at press time, Serra Traverse City can compare the 2021 Cadillac XT5 vs. MKX’s 2020 model. Drivers will find the competition tight in Bellaire, so take a close look and see which you prefer: Cadillac vs. Lincoln.

XT5 vs. MKX — Engine Specs and Fuel Economy

While the Cadillac vs. Lincoln are similar in price — especially when you consider the increase that will come when the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is released — you’re going to get better fuel economy on the highways around Kalkaska in the XT5 than you will in the Nautilus. While the difference is most significant when driving on the highway, the Cadillac also beats the

Lincoln in fuel economy on Lake City city streets. All of this is despite both SUVs having similar 2.0L 4-cylinder engines. For extra driving fun, the XT5 includes a 9-speed Precision Shift electronic transmission which lets you select your gear. The Nautilus offers an 8-speed automatic transmission.

XT5 vs. MKX — Interior

When you consider interior dimensions in Cadillac vs. Lincoln, you’ll once again find very similar vehicles. Both include the kind of spaciousness drivers love in a midsize SUV — not too big, not too small. Check out some of the interior features in each SUV:

2021 Cadillac XT5 Interior Features

• Available Night Vision uses thermal heat imaging to see beyond your headlights
• Cut-and-sewn leather interior
• Flat-folding rear seats with a 60/40 split for versatile cargo-hauling
• Cadillac User Experience connectivity app
• Available automatic heated and ventilated seats
• Available Tri-Zone Climate Control
• And more!

2020 Lincoln Nautilus Interior Features

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Blind Spot Detection
• Available rear seat entertainment system
• Soft-touch surfaces
• Lincoln Connect ™
• Dual Zone Automatic Electronic Temperature Controls

Discover Your Winner in XT5 vs. MKX at Serra Traverse City

Are you ready to get into your winner? Contact Serra Traverse City and schedule a time to test drive the 2021 Cadillac XT5! Before your visit, apply for financing and you’ll save time and money by letting us do the legwork to find the best auto loan rate for your Cadillac XT5.