Lincoln and Cadillac are two names that are synonymous with luxury. When shopping for a new luxury SUV, two options you’ll often see pitted against each other are the Nautilus and the XT5 - but which of the two comes out on top? In today’s article, we’re on assignment, looking at the latest tech, trims, and features on offer to find out who wins out in our 2025 Lincoln Nautilus vs Cadillac XT5 interior and tech comparison.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2025 Nautilus gets a brand new Jet Appearance package for 2025 as just one of the many new things it has to offer this year.
- The XT5 offers buyers the option to save with FWD trims available across the range.
- The Nautilus also offers a new 4-year BlueCruise subscription as standard across all models - while a similar feature is available as a paid premium on the Cadillac.
Is there going to be a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?
Yes! For 2025, Car and Driver reports that buyers can expect to see the Nautilus return to the market after a successful 2024. New features on board for 2025 include a new four-year trial subscription for BlueCruise hands-free driving on the highway is now standard across the lineup. The Lincoln Rejuvenate feature is also finally making its long awaited debut, offering a multi-sensory relaxation program for buyers to wind down after a tough day at work. Other changes can be found on the paint trim list, with Whisper Blue Metallic replacing the Blue Panther paint scheme, and on the interior, a new Light/Dark Smoked Truffle interior theme is offered with the optional Jet Appearance package.
With these changes, the trim range on the 2025 Nautilus now look like:
- Premiere - $53,385
- Reserve - $62,605
- Black Label - $76,545
Of these, they recommend the Reserve trim for its great value point in the lineup. For the approximately $9,000 upcharge, buyers can spec into the Jet Appearance package and unlock features like an adaptive suspension that can adjust on the fly to maximize comfort on any terrain, a Revel Audio premium sound system, and 22 inch wheels with chrome inserts. That’s not all the package offers, though, as the exterior receives a few alterations, with the fenders and wheel arches matching the primary paint scheme, and the roof now being painted black.
Will there be a 2025 Cadillac XT5?
Yes! US News reports that for 2025, buyers can expect to see the return of the XT5. For this year, they report that the price range of the XT5 ranges from the starting Luxury Trim, priced at $44,295, to the Sport, a trim exclusively available in AWD that emphasizes performance, with a 310 horsepower, 3.6 liter V6 engine that’s coupled with all powerful Brembo brakes to ensure the ultimate in power, whether you need that power for stopping or going. Additional features you can expect to find across the lineup are 20 in alloy wheels, leather seating, and a hands-free power liftgate on the Premium Luxury trim.
With that, the full list of trims reads as:
- FWD Luxury - $44,295
- AWD Luxury - $46,295
- FWD Premium Luxury - $50,595
- AWD Premium Luxury - $52,595
- AWD Sport - $57,195
Of these, Us News recommends the Premium Luxury trim, whether you spec it as Front Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive. They like that the standard equipment you’ll find on the trim includes desirable features like leather seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a robust array of advanced driver-assistance systems. Additionally, you can still add on a powerful V6, spec into All Wheel Drive, and even add on packages like adaptive cruise control and ventilated front seats all for under $60,000.
What is the Better Option? The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus or the Cadillac XT5?
The two are quite similar in price, but it’s the Nautilus that wins out in terms of features and value provided to the buyer. The XT5 is certainly a solid car in its own right, but it fails to spec on features like cruise control, which the Nautilus has right from the get go, and the incredibly comfortable Lincoln Rejuvenate feature, a big plus in the court of the Nautilus. Not convinced? Come to Jarrett-Gordon Lincoln in Winter Haven for a test-drive!