2026 Acura RDX vs 2025 Cadillac XT5

Wheels Make the Ride

RDX's big, aggressive wheels and tires set the stage for performance.

• RDX: 19-inch alloy wheels
• RDX: P235/55 R19 tires
• XT5: 18-inch alloy wheels
• XT5: 235/65 R18 tires

The panoramic moonroof. It’s standard on every RDX.

• A moonroof can change your outlook on driving
• A panoramic moonroof is even better
• And that's why it’s standard on RDX
• It’s only available on XT5

Stress Reliever

Adaptive Cruise Control³⁴ automatically adjusts to the ebb and flow of detected highway traffic.

• Maintains your set interval from a car detected ahead
• When they slow to a stop, you do, too
• Standard on RDX/optional on XT5

An Extra 37 Horsepower?

Yes, thank you very much. RDX has more go-power than XT5.

• Passing on the highway
• Pulling into fast traffic
• 37 extra horses help
• RDX: 272 hp⁶¹ and 280 lb-ft of torque
• XT5: 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque

More of What Moves You

• Aggressive 20-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive Damper System
• LED fog lights
• A-Spec. exterior styling features
• 20-inch wheels and adaptive dampers only available on more expensive XT5 Sport

Step On It

• Efficient commuting and quiet cruising
• Quick acceleration and snappy reflexes
• RDX: 10-speed transmission
• XT5: 8-speed transmission

Just Right.

RDX's highly adjustable driver's seat gives you more ways to get comfortable.

• RDX: Standard 12-way power driver's seat
• XT5: Standard 8-way power driver's seat

Easy. Intuitive. Exclusive.

True Touchpad Interface™. Because technology should be simple.

• It’s not your traditional touchpad
• More instinctive than XT5
• Helps keep your focus on the road
• Acura driver-focused ingenuity