Skip to main content

Used 2018 Cadillac CT6 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Cadillac CT6 is a large luxury sedan available in four main trim levels. The base CT6 is well equipped, while the Luxury trim adds high-end safety and convenience features. Next, the Premium Luxury adds even more technology, followed by the Platinum, which makes all options standard.

The base CT6 comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine (265 hp, 295 lb-ft) and includes 18-inch wheels (19s with the V6), front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights and taillights, heated mirrors, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats (with two-way power lumbar), driver-seat memory settings and dual-zone automatic climate control. Also standard on the technology front are GM's OnStar system (with 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot capability), Bluetooth, a 10.2-inch touchscreen with Cadillac's CUE interface, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a rearview camera, voice controls, four USB charge ports, wireless charging and an eight-speaker Bose sound system with satellite radio and three audio USB ports.

An optional Driver Awareness and Convenience package adds a panoramic sunroof, automatic high-beam headlights, automatic wipers, power-folding mirrors, heated front seats, a navigation system and an array of extra safety features (see Safety section for details). There's also an optional V6 engine rated at 335 hp and 284 lb-ft.

The Luxury trim starts with all of the above equipment and adds another engine choice, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 (404 hp, 400 lb-ft), automatic parking system, auto brake hold (prevents forward/rearward creep when your foot is off the brake), a hands-free trunklid, four-way power lumbar for the front seats, front passenger-seat memory settings, a top-down 360-degree parking camera system, rear side window shades, upgraded interior lighting and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system.

The optional Comfort package adds ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. There is also an Enhanced Vision and Comfort package with those upgraded seats plus a unique rearview mirror that displays streaming video from a special rearview camera.

Moving up to the Premium Luxury gets you an upgraded gauge cluster display, a head-up display, and the Enhanced Vision and Comfort package as standard.

For both the Luxury and Premium Luxury trim levels, an available Rear Seat package bolsters the CT6 Luxury's feature list with a rear entertainment system and four-zone automatic climate control. An available Active Chassis package (not available with the 2.0-liter engine) bundles adaptive suspension dampers, active rear steering and 20-inch wheels. A 34-speaker (yes, 34) Bose Panaray premium audio system is also optional. For the Premium Luxury trim only, an optional Driver Assist package adds adaptive cruise control, a night vision camera system and enhanced safety-related automatic braking.

At the top of the totem pole is the Platinum, which adds all of the above as standard equipment plus 12-way power-adjustable front seats with massage functions, premium leather upholstery, and eight-way power-adjustable outboard rear seats with ventilation.

The Plug-In variant takes many of the options available in the Premium Luxury and Luxury configuration and makes them standard, along with a new 2.0-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain (335 hp, 432 lb-ft). The Driver Awareness and Convenience and the Enhanced Vision and Comfort packages are all standard. The Hybrid comes with 18-inch wheels and is only available in rear-wheel drive. Due to the large battery pack, you do lose significant trunk volume.

Which CT6 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Thanks to its price advantage, the CT6 Platinum, would be our choice. Its impressive standard features list, such as rear-wheel steering, night vision, massaging seats, rear-seat entertainment, and quad-zone climate control, exceed anything from its competitors at a similar price level.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Hackensack, NJ
Vehicle
CT6 Base
CT6 Luxury
CT6 Premium Luxury
CT6 PLUG-IN
CT6 Platinum
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
See all CT6 Base for sale
Luxury
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
See all CT6 Luxury for sale
2 for sale near you
Premium Luxury
3.6L 6cyl 8A
See all CT6 Premium Luxury for sale
PLUG-IN
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT
See all CT6 PLUG-IN for sale
Hide similarities
Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Section Title

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm
335 hp
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
284 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
432 lb-ft
284 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
inline 4
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/50R18
235/50R18
245/45R19
235/50R18 (FRONT) 265/45R18 (REAR)
245/40R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Section Title

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
18 / 27 / 21 MPG
23 / 29 / 25 MPG
18 / 27 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
56 / 71 / 62 MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
15.6 gal.
19.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
429 / 585 miles
429 / 585 miles
351 / 527 miles
359 / 452 miles
351 / 527 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
Section Title

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
31 mi.
Not applicable
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
54
Not applicable
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
4.5 hr.
Not applicable
Section Title

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,666 lb.
3,702 lb.
4,057 lb.
4,537 lb.
4,280 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
58.0 in.
Length
204.1 in.
204.1 in.
204.1 in.
204.1 in.
204.1 in.
Wheelbase
122.4 in.
122.4 in.
122.4 in.
122.4 in.
122.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
10.6 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Front Leg Room
46.4 in.
46.4 in.
46.4 in.
46.4 in.
46.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.1 in.
38.0 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Section Title

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Section Title

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, leather
Light Neutral w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Jet Black, leather
Cinnamon w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Cinnamon w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Jet Black, leather
Cinnamon w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents, leather
Jet Black, leather
Very Light Cashmere w/Maple Sugar Accents, premium leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Exterior
Stone Gray Metallic
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Midnight Sky Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Stellar Black Metallic
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Bronze Dune Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Black Raven
Stone Gray Metallic
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Midnight Sky Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Stellar Black Metallic
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Bronze Dune Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Black Raven
Stone Gray Metallic
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Midnight Sky Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Stellar Black Metallic
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Bronze Dune Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White Tricoat
Bronze Dune Metallic
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Moonstone Metallic
Cocoa Bronze Metallic
Stellar Black Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Stellar Black Metallic
Deep Amethyst Metallic
Bronze Dune Metallic
Radiant Silver Metallic
Black Raven
Stone Gray Metallic
Red Horizon Tintcoat
Midnight Sky Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic