Cadillac Optiq trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The 2027 Cadillac Optiq comes in Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Sport and Optiq-V. Cadillac lists them from $49,995 to $67,500 before a $1,795 destination charge. Rear-wheel drive became standard for 2026 with an EPA-estimated 317 miles; dual-motor AWD is optional and the Optiq-V is AWD only.
Current Optiq trim levels: 1st generation (2025–present)
Cadillac's entry EV launched for 2025 as an AWD-only model with an 85 kWh battery and a Cadillac-estimated 300 hp. For 2026 a 315-hp single-motor RWD (EPA 317 miles) became standard, AWD (EPA 303 miles) became optional, a native NACS port was added and the Optiq-V arrived. Prices below are 2027 MSRPs from cadillac.com.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Trim | Base MSRP (2027, USD) | Engines | Key standard equipment |
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| Luxury | $49,995excl. $1,795 destination |
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| Premium Luxury | $53,200excl. $1,795 destination |
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| Sport | $50,600excl. $1,795 destination |
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| Premium Sport | $53,700excl. $1,795 destination |
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| Optiq-V | $67,500excl. $1,795 destination |
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MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.
Previous Optiq trim levels: 2025 launch model year
The 2025 Optiq used a standard dual-motor AWD system with a Cadillac-estimated 300 hp and 354 lb-ft, an 85 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated 302 miles. It was offered in Luxury and Sport, with pricing announced at an estimated $54,000 including destination.[3]
| Trim | Base MSRP (2025, USD) | Engines | Key standard equipment |
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| Luxury | $54,000Estimated launch price, incl. destination |
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| Sport | — |
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MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Cadillac Optiq trim levels?
For 2027 the Optiq is offered in Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Sport and the performance Optiq-V.
How much does the Optiq cost?
Cadillac lists the 2027 Optiq from $49,995 for the Luxury to $67,500 for the Optiq-V, before a $1,795 destination charge.
Is the Optiq rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
It launched for 2025 with AWD only. From 2026, single-motor RWD (315 hp, EPA 317 miles) is standard and dual-motor AWD (EPA 303 miles) is optional; the Optiq-V is AWD.
What do the Premium trims add?
Premium Luxury and Premium Sport add a head-up display, ventilated and massaging front seats, heated rear seats, a memory passenger seat and uplevel lighting.
Sources
Prices and equipment are as published by Cadillac for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.
- 2027 Cadillac Optiq: trims and starting prices (cadillac.com, accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
- 2026 Cadillac Optiq: what's new (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
- 2025 Cadillac Optiq product information and specifications (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
- Which Cadillac EVs can you buy right now? (Sept 23, 2026) — General Motors
- Cadillac destination freight charges by model year (accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
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