2020 Cadillac XT6 Starting Price Tops the Lincoln Aviator’s

When we first saw the Cadillac XT6, it was hard not to compare it to the Lincoln Aviator. Both luxury SUVs are similarly sized, built by American automakers, and will be new for the 2020 model year. And yet, surprisingly, when Cadillac announced pricing for the XT6 today, we learned the Aviator will actually be less expensive.

We say “surprisingly” not because we assume Cadillac should be a budget luxury brand but because the XT6’s layout should make it less expensive. At least in theory. Instead of using a rear-wheel-drive platform like Lincoln did with the Aviator, Cadillac made the XT6 front-wheel drive. You can order either with all-wheel drive, but in general, rear-drive platforms tend to be more expensive to build.

At launch, the XT6 will be offered in two configurations: the base Premium Luxury trim with front-wheel drive and the Sport trim with all-wheel drive. The former will start at $53,690 including destination, while the latter will run you $58,090.

You can also add all-wheel drive to the Premium Luxury model, though pricing for that option hasn’t been announced. In addition to a relatively long list of standard features such as automatic emergency braking, a power sunroof, and support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Premium Luxury models come with wood trim and 20-inch wheels. When you upgrade to the XT6 Sport, the wood trim gets swapped out for carbon fiber, and you get the option to add 21-inch wheels.

Still, even though the list of standard features may not exactly line up, the Aviator starts at a slightly less expensive $52,195 including destination. But will buyers care? After all, the Escalade outsold the Lincoln Navigator last year by a significant margin even though we thought the Navigator was a superior vehicle.

Source: Cadillac

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