Cadillac XT5 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 comes in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. Cadillac lists them at $44,800, $53,500 and $62,800 before a $1,795 destination charge. Luxury and Premium Luxury use a 235-hp 2.0L turbo; Sport gets the 310-hp 3.6L V6 and standard AWD, and the V6 is optional on Premium Luxury.

Current XT5 trim levels: 1st generation, refreshed (2020–present)

The XT5 arrived for 2017. Its 2020 update added a 2.0L turbo four alongside the 3.6L V6 and reorganized the lineup into Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. A Platinum Package was offered on Premium Luxury and Sport through 2024 and dropped for 2025. Prices below are 2026 MSRPs from cadillac.com.[1][2][3][4][5]

Cadillac XT5 1st generation, refreshed (2020–present) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2026, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
Luxury$44,800FWD, excl. $1,795 destination
  • 2.0L turbo I-4, 235 hp (std)
  • 9-speed automatic, FWD or AWD
  • 18-inch wheels, Bose 8-speaker audio and dual-zone climate control
  • Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist and front and rear Park Assist
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Premium Luxury$53,500excl. $1,795 destination
  • 2.0L turbo I-4 (std)
  • 3.6L V6, 310 hp (avail.)
  • Adds 20-inch wheels, Bose 14-speaker audio, leather, head-up display and HD Surround Vision
  • Hands-free liftgate, wireless charging and memory package
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Sport$62,800AWD standard, excl. $1,795 destination
  • 3.6L V6, 310 hp / 271 lb-ft (std)
  • Chassis damping control, twin-clutch AWD and Brembo front brakes
  • Tri-zone climate and Driver Assist Package standard; Bronze, Red and Blue Accent packages offered
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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 XT5 trim levels?

The XT5 is offered in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. This three-trim structure dates to the 2020 refresh.

How much does the 2026 XT5 cost?

Cadillac lists the 2026 XT5 at $44,800 (Luxury), $53,500 (Premium Luxury) and $62,800 (Sport), before a $1,795 destination charge.

Which XT5 trims have the V6?

The 310-hp 3.6L V6 is standard on Sport and available on Premium Luxury. Luxury uses the 2.0L turbo four, which is also standard on Premium Luxury.

What does the XT5 Sport add?

Sport adds the V6, standard AWD with twin-clutch torque vectoring, chassis damping control, Brembo front brakes, tri-zone climate and the Driver Assist Package.

Is the Platinum Package still available?

No. Cadillac dropped the Platinum Package (JSE) from the XT5 Premium Luxury and Sport for 2025.

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.

  1. 2026 Cadillac XT5: trims and starting prices (cadillac.com, accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  2. 2020 Cadillac XT5 product information (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  3. 2024 Cadillac XT5 at a glance (pressroom PDF) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  4. 2025 Cadillac XT5: what's new (pressroom) — Cadillac (General Motors)
  5. Cadillac destination freight charges by model year (accessed Nov 2026) — Cadillac (General Motors)

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