Weekend Drive Prep Checklist: Your Cadillac from Clinton

October in the Jackson metro is a transition month, and it doesn't announce itself politely. The afternoon storms of early October can drop an inch of rain in under an hour on I-55, and by the last week of the month you're running headlights on your morning commute through Ridgeland with visibility cut by fog rolling in from the low ground along the Natchez Trace corridor. Three systems carry the load when conditions shift like that. Your wipers, your lights, and your brakes. We'll show you how to know they're ready, and exactly what our team checks when your Cadillac comes through our service bay. The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is the vehicle we see most often on this particular inspection, so we'll use it as the baseline and note where the Escalade diverges. Where Does Your Fall Inspection Begin? You can answer two of the three questions from your own driveway before you ever schedule service, and knowing that is useful because it tells you whether the issue is obvious or whether it needs a trained eye on a lift. Stand in front of the vehicle at night and watch whether the headlights illuminate fully and evenly. Run the wipers through a full cycle with the washer fluid. Listen when you brake at low speed with the windows down. What all of that tells you is whether the problem is plain or whether it needs a closer look, and a closer look is what we're set up to do. None of it requires a lift. The table below gives you the model-specific wiper blade sizes for our lineup, the headlight type, and the brake pad alert mechanism on each. These details matter because ordering the wrong blade size is an easy mistake, and understanding how your car tells you the pads are low changes whether you get caught off guard. Cadillac Model Driver Wiper Passenger Wiper Rear Wiper Headlight Type Brake Alert System 2026 XT5 24 in 20 in 12 in LED, auto on/off + IntelliBeam auto high beam Electronic Brake Pad Life Monitor 2026 Escalade / Escalade ESV 22 in 22 in 12 in OEM LED Adaptive Electronic Brake Pad Life Monitor 2026 LYRIQ / OPTIQ / VISTIQ Verify at service Verify at service Varies Full LED Electronic Brake Pad Life Monitor One thing worth noting about the XT5 is that the driver and passenger blades are different lengths (24 inches and 20 inches, respectively). It's an asymmetric pair. Owners who replace them independently sometimes install a matched set of 22-inch blades, then wonder why the driver side streaks at highway speed. Ask our team to confirm the correct pair at your next service visit. Schedule a Fall Safety Inspection The Maneuvering Play: Lights and Brakes When Conditions Change The 2026 Escalade's OEM LED adaptive headlights and the XT5's IntelliBeam auto high-beam system are genuinely capable technology, and how they behave after dark matters more in fall than in summer. IntelliBeam, standard on the 2026 XT5, switches on its own between high and low beam based on oncoming traffic and vehicle speed. Streetlighting on Highway 51 north of Ridgeland thins out after dark. That stretch is exactly where the system earns its keep. The tradeoff is worth knowing. The adaptive and auto-high-beam systems depend on a clean, unobstructed lens. In Mississippi, the summer's UV exposure and the early fall's bug traffic both leave residue on headlight covers that a routine wash doesn't fully address. Our team includes a lens condition check in every fall inspection, because a fogged or pitted lens scatters light instead of projecting it, and that scattering is invisible to the driver sitting inside the car. On brakes specifically, the line we hear from owners is that it doesn't squeal, so it must be fine. That logic holds for mechanical wear indicators. But the 2026 XT5 and Escalade both use an electronic Brake Pad Life Monitor. Thickness sensors embedded in the front and rear pads calculate remaining pad life and report it as a percentage through the Driver Information Center. The alert appears in the DIC before the pads reach the 2mm discard threshold, which is also roughly where the mechanical squealer would engage. So on these vehicles, you're supposed to act before the squeal. If you've dismissed the DIC alert once or twice waiting to hear a sound, that's the moment to schedule service. The Cadillac LYRIQ and the VISTIQ carry the same Brake Pad Life Monitor architecture. On the electric models, regenerative braking reduces the rate at which friction pads wear compared to a conventional drivetrain, which is useful for longevity, but it also means the pad wear pattern can be less predictable without the monitor. Cadillac's own service guidance calls for a brake system inspection every 7,500 miles, timed to coincide with tire rotation. I-55 runs between Madison and the Beltway. For north-metro drivers who log substantial highway miles on that route, the interval arrives faster than it seems. Parking tip: When you bring your vehicle in for a fall inspection and we also handle a tire rotation, we get eyes on the rotors and calipers while the wheels are off. No moment is more efficient for confirming brake condition than a rotation, and fall is an ideal time to build both into one visit before the holiday travel season. On wiper etiquette: Mississippi's afternoon storm cells in October are brief and intense rather than prolonged. Your wipers may run at full speed for ten minutes and then sit unused for days. Rubber that sits through heat cycles without use develops a slight set, a memory of the position it rested in, and that can cause an initial streak when the next storm hits. If your wipers chatter on the first pass after a dry spell, that's the pattern to watch. NHTSA notes that wiper blades should be inspected seasonally and replaced when streaking or chattering persists. Next step: If your Driver Information Center shows a brake pad life percentage below 30%, or if your wipers streaked through the last rainstorm, don't let it carry into the holiday season. A single service visit covers all three systems. A Go-Ready Checklist Before the Back Half of Fall Run through this checklist before the back half of fall arrives, and you'll handle the two-thirds you can judge from your own driveway while flagging the third that genuinely needs a lift, since the items below are sequenced so the quick visual checks come first and the shop work comes last. The visual checks take under ten minutes. You'll know exactly which ones to hand off to our team. Wipers (visual, 2 min): Run the wipers on a wet windshield. A clean sweep with no streak or chatter means the blade edge is intact. Any persistent smear across the glass means the rubber has hardened or torn. For the 2026 XT5, that means replacing the 24-inch driver blade and the 20-inch passenger blade as a matched pair. Washer fluid (30 sec): Trigger the washers and confirm the nozzles are clear. A blocked nozzle deposits fluid to one side of the glass and leaves the other half dry. Headlights (visual, 3 min): Park facing a flat surface at night and note whether both beams illuminate to the same height and spread. A noticeably dimmer or lower beam on one side points to a lens or bulb condition worth having checked. Lens clarity (visual, 1 min): In daylight, look straight at the headlight covers. Any yellowing, hazing, or surface pitting is worth flagging at your next appointment. Brake Pad Life Monitor (10 sec): Check your Driver Information Center for the brake pad life percentage. Cadillac's guidance calls for inspection at every 7,500-mile interval. A reading below 30% is the signal to schedule service before you need it urgently. Brake feel (on the road, 5 min): At slow speed with the windows down, apply steady brake pressure and listen. Grinding or a high-pitched squeal means the friction material is at or below the 2mm threshold and our team needs to see it promptly. Brake fluid (at your appointment): Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Our technicians measure fluid condition during the inspection. This one isn't a driveway check. Rotor condition (at your appointment): Scored, grooved, or visibly lipped rotors show up when the wheel is off. We inspect rotor surface and measure thickness against the minimum specification stamped on the hub during every brake service. Book your fall service appointment online. Schedule Your Fall Safety Check Cadillac of Jackson 700 Adcock St, Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 948-5183

In this article What Do You Actually Get at Each Trim Tier? Smart-Buy Concepts: Recalls, Mileage, and the Features Worth Paying Up For Verifying the Technology: Super Cruise and the Features Shoppers Miss The Smart-Choice Frame: What to Actually Hand to a Seller Before You Sign Browse our current pre-owned Cadillac inventory A pre-owned Cadillac earns its asking price when three things line up at once. The trim tier you're weighing actually includes the features that make it a Cadillac, the open recalls have all been cleared, and the technology suite checks out on that exact vehicle rather than getting assumed from the badge. Miss any one of the three and you're paying a luxury premium for a mainstream experience. We lean on that frame whenever someone drives in from Pearl, Brandon, or Madison with a pre-owned Cadillac in mind. The question runs deeper than whether it's clean. Does this specific car deliver what the nameplate promises? The checklist below works through that, tier by tier. What Do You Actually Get at Each Trim Tier? At each trim tier you're buying a genuinely different car, which is where pre-owned shoppers most often leave money on the table. Two XT5s can share a model year and look nearly identical outside while carrying entirely different feature sets underneath. Magnetic Ride Control, ventilated front seats, and a hands-free liftgate all come trim-gated, so they vary from one car to the next. Our team runs VIN decodes regularly, and the gap between a Luxury and a Premium Luxury trim turns out consistently wider than buyers expect. Trim Tier What You Actually Get Who It's For Luxury (base) 8-inch infotainment, heated front seats, passive entry, standard suspension, basic driver assists Buyers prioritizing ownership cost and a clean Cadillac cabin without the tech stack Premium Luxury 8-inch infotainment with navigation, ventilated front seats, hands-free liftgate, panoramic sunroof on most builds, tri-zone climate Couples and professionals who spend real time in the cabin. Ventilated seats earn their keep on a Mississippi summer commute Sport Premium Luxury content plus 20-inch wheels, sport suspension tuning, unique exterior trim Drivers who want the sharper visual and chassis personality without the V trim's performance intent Platinum / Premium Luxury + Tech Package Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension, Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance (on eligible model years), 14-speaker audio, surround-view camera The full suite. Genuinely different to drive, and the one to verify carefully before you buy The content in that table reflects XT5 builds across the 2020-2024 range, which is what we see most often on the pre-owned market. CT5 and Escalade trim structures differ; ask us to walk those tiers with you specifically. Smart-Buy Concepts: Recalls, Mileage, and the Features Worth Paying Up For A clean vehicle history report is where this stage starts, though it settles far less than most shoppers assume. Recalls, the mileage pattern, and the two or three features worth paying up for are what separate a smart buy from a merely pretty one, and on a pre-owned Cadillac every one of those gets verified on the specific car in front of you. The CT5 shows five NHTSA recalls across the 2020-2025 model years, according to NHTSA, with powertrain, electrical system, and safety systems accounting for the most reported complaint areas. One of them matters more than the rest for how the car drives. NHTSA Campaign 25V148000, issued March 2025, covers certain 2020-2021 CT4 and CT5 vehicles equipped with the 10-speed transmission. NHTSA notes that excessive wear in the transmission control valves can cause harsh shifting and, in rare cases, momentary wheel lockup. That recall affects 90,081 vehicles in total. Any pre-owned 2020 or 2021 CT5 you're weighing should carry documented proof the work is done. Full stop. The XT5 shows 19 recall campaigns across its 2017-2026 history in NHTSA's records, with powertrain as the top complaint area. By a wide margin the 2017 model year drew the highest complaint volume, and the 2020-2021 range marks a meaningful step toward a more settled vehicle. Generally reliable though it is, the 2022 XT5 carried a rear suspension recall (NHTSA #22V427000) involving a loose rear toe link bolt that affected handling, so confirm it's been addressed. For the fewest complaints in the lineup's NHTSA record, look to the 2024 model year. For an XT5, the 2021-2023 range with documented service history represents the most settled used-market sweet spot: post-facelift content, lower complaint density than 2017-2019, and enough depreciation to represent real ownership value. On mileage, the pattern we see on our lot stays pretty straightforward. A Cadillac with complete dealer-network service records at 45,000-65,000 miles is almost always a better ownership proposition than a lower-mileage car whose service history goes dark between changes. The records are the story. Ask for them before the test drive, not after. Two features earn the premium on a pre-owned Cadillac, in our judgment, and they're ventilated front seats and Magnetic Ride Control. Ventilated seats explain themselves to anyone who's walked across a Jackson parking lot in July. Magnetic Ride Control is a more substantive conversation, and it carries a downside. The adaptive dampers wear out, and replacing them is expensive. The upside counts for just as much. The system's sensors at each wheel read road conditions 1,000 times per second and adjust damping every five milliseconds, as Cadillac's engineering documentation describes. On the actual road that math turns physical. I-55 and I-220 carry the expansion joints, rough patches, and abrupt surface changes any Ridgeland commuter knows, and the gap between a standard suspension and a Magnetic Ride Control-equipped car over that stretch isn't subtle. Verifying Magnetic Ride Control before you buy. Don't take a sales listing's word for it. Look for RPO code F55 on the Service Parts Identification label (usually behind the glove box or on a door jamb sticker). A VIN decode confirms it too, or just bring us the VIN and we'll pull the build sheet. Wires running to the top of the front struts inside the engine compartment give you a visual confirmation. See What Your Current Vehicle Is Worth Verifying the Technology: Super Cruise and the Features Shoppers Miss Super Cruise is the other feature that rewards specific verification, since a hopeful assumption is how buyers get burned on a used car where the hardware and the live subscription are two separate things. Cadillac's hands-free driving assistance runs on pre-mapped roads using a combination of LiDAR road mapping, GPS, and driver attention monitoring, and it needs an active OnStar plan with Connected Services to function. That last point carries weight for a pre-owned purchase. Super Cruise depends on a subscription. A used vehicle can have the hardware installed and a lapsed subscription, which leaves the feature dormant until the new owner activates it. Confirm both the presence of the hardware via VIN and the subscription status before you factor Super Cruise into your decision. The practical case in this market is simple. The I-55 corridor between Ridgeland and Madison, plus the longer stretches north toward Canton and south toward Jackson, is exactly the kind of divided-highway environment where Super Cruise becomes a daily-use tool rather than a novelty. Worth having, certainly. Whether it's actually live on the car in front of you is a separate question, and one to settle before you count on it. Escalade shoppers face the same verification need with an extra layer on top. The 2025-2026 Escalade carries an open recall (NHTSA #26V289000, issued July 2026) covering certain Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles with 24-inch wheels and a transfer case concern. If you're weighing a recent-model-year Escalade, run the VIN through the NHTSA recall database directly and confirm any open campaigns have been resolved. Five minutes, and the answer is definitive. The broader principle is that the features defining a Cadillac at any given trim tier often stay invisible on a walk-around. Magnetic Ride Control feels different yet looks identical under casual inspection. Super Cruise needs a subscription check. A Tech Package build has different capability than a non-Tech build at the same trim level. A window sticker, or a VIN-based build sheet, is the document that settles these questions. Nothing else does. The Smart-Choice Frame: What to Actually Hand to a Seller Before You Sign Once you've found a pre-owned Cadillac that looks right, the paperwork can wait behind a short stack of documents, because a confident signature comes from verification, and a good first impression settles none of it. Our team would want all of this in hand before anything moved to the desk. VIN-run NHTSA recall check. Free at nhtsa.gov. Confirm every open campaign is closed, including the ones the seller never thinks to mention. Build sheet or window sticker. Confirms the actual installed options by RPO code, which the trim name alone won't tell you. This is the document that shows whether Magnetic Ride Control, ventilated seats, and Super Cruise hardware are physically on the car. Service records in a complete chain. Oil changes, transmission service at the right interval, brake maintenance. Any gap in the chain needs explaining. XT5 transmission verification, if the vehicle is a 2019, drive it at highway speeds and feel for shudder. That model year's eight-speed transmission is worth scrutinizing. For a 2020-2021 CT5 or CT4, get NHTSA Campaign 25V148000 completion confirmed in writing. OnStar subscription status, if Super Cruise hardware is present, confirm whether the Connected Services plan is active or needs renewing. Heat-relevant interior inspection. Mississippi summers run long, and pre-owned leather and synthetic surfaces show it. Check for cracking along the top of the dashboard, fading on the door caps, and the sunroof seal condition if the car has one. None of these is a disqualifier, though every one's a negotiating point. Frequently Asked Questions How do I verify whether a specific pre-owned Cadillac has Magnetic Ride Control? The most reliable method is to find the Service Parts Identification label, behind the glove box or on a door jamb sticker, and look for RPO code F55. A VIN-based build sheet confirms it as well. You can also spot electrical wires running to the top of the front struts inside the engine compartment, which serve as a visual indicator. Fastest of all, bring the VIN to our team at Cadillac of Jackson and we'll pull the full build record to confirm what's and isn't installed on that specific vehicle. Is a 2020 or 2021 Cadillac XT5 a solid pre-owned choice for the Jackson metro? Yes, with the right verification. The 2020 facelift updated the XT5's content meaningfully, and the 2020-2021 range carries notably lower NHTSA complaint volume than the 2017-2019 generation, according to NHTSA. A rear suspension recall involving a rear toe link bolt (NHTSA #22V427000) hit the 2022 model year, so confirm it's been resolved. By the NHTSA count, the 2024 model year drew the fewest complaints across the entire XT5 lineup. For the Jackson metro, we'd prioritize builds with ventilated front seats and confirm the cabin cooling system's operating correctly before any purchase. Mississippi summers put both to a sustained test. Schedule a Pre-Purchase Inspection at Cadillac of Jackson Cadillac of Jackson 700 Adcock St, Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 948-5183

In this article What's the Real Difference Between These Two Cadillacs? Does Super Cruise Actually Matter on a Brandon Commute? Cargo, Practicality, and the SUV Advantage Fuel Economy, Cabin Character, and What Mississippi Summers Reveal So Which One Should You Choose? The CT5 and the XT5 aren't one decision wearing two shapes. They fit genuinely different lives, and the detail that splits them most clearly on the Brandon-to-Jackson run is a piece of technology most comparison pieces skip right past. the 2026 Cadillac CT5 and the XT5 share a family resemblance, similar cabin refinement, and the same basic powertrain architecture. What they don't share is Super Cruise, the 33-inch curved display, a sedan's road-level composure, or anything close to the same cargo footprint. Commute from Brandon into the metro on I-20, or stack regular highway miles toward Madison and beyond, and those differences start showing up in ways that make the choice clearer than you'd expect. The short version The CT5 is the driver's sedan: standard Super Cruise hands-free technology on every 2026 trim, a 33-inch curved display, and the sharper highway composure. The XT5 is the practical hauler: 30 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats (versus 11.9 in the CT5 trunk), an SUV ride height, and available 3,500-pound towing. The EPA rates the CT5 at 26 mpg combined (2.0L RWD) versus 24 mpg combined for the XT5 (2.0L FWD). Neither is wrong. The question is what your week actually looks like. If you drive I-20 daily and rarely fill a cargo bay, the CT5 earns its premium through technology. If your life runs on cargo flexibility and SUV access, the XT5 is the honest answer. What's the Real Difference Between These Two Cadillacs? Body style is only the surface here, and the actual difference is where each car spends its engineering budget. The CT5 pours that investment into how it drives and the technology wrapped around the driver, while the XT5 spends it on passenger access, cargo volume, and a ride position that sets you up above the traffic ahead. Decision Axis 2026 Cadillac CT5 2026 Cadillac XT5 Standard Engine 2.0L Turbo I4, 237 hp 2.0L Turbo I4, 235 hp Available Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 335 hp 3.6L V6, 310 hp EPA Combined (base/FWD or RWD) 26 mpg (2.0L RWD) 24 mpg (2.0L FWD) Cargo Volume 11.9 cu ft (trunk) 30 cu ft / 63 cu ft max Super Cruise Standard on every trim Not available Towing Capacity Not rated for towing Up to 3,500 lbs Ride Height 57.2 inches 66.0 inches Transmission 10-speed automatic 9-speed automatic NHTSA Overall Safety 5-star Not rated at publication Read the table and the story stays clean. The CT5 gives up cargo and ride height. In return, the XT5 gives up technology depth and the driving engagement that makes a forty-minute I-20 run feel like something other than lost time. The single deciding factor: the 2026 CT5 includes Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance as standard equipment on every trim. The 2026 XT5 does not offer it at all. Does Super Cruise Actually Matter on a Brandon Commute? It does, and the payoff becomes obvious inside the first week. Super Cruise runs hands-free on mapped divided highways, and that includes the I-20 corridor between Brandon and the Jackson metro, where the CT5's system will also handle lane changes on demand. A daily highway commute turns into something truly different: the car manages lane keeping and following distance on compatible sections while you stay alert and in control. On the lot, Super Cruise tends to be the feature that catches CT5 shoppers off guard, partly because it isn't marketed as loudly as the 33-inch curved display sitting directly behind the wheel. That curved display is the other real differentiator. It swaps the traditional instrument cluster and infotainment screen for a single swept panel, and it reads at a glance in direct Mississippi sun where conventional screens wash out. The 2026 XT5 doesn't offer Super Cruise at all. Browse our current new inventory to see which trims and configurations are on the lot right now. The technology gap between these two is real, and it grows more decisive the longer your highway exposure runs. Cargo, Practicality, and the SUV Advantage We'll be direct about the cargo picture: the CT5's 11.9 cubic feet of trunk is not generous, and that's the tradeoff you accept for the sedan's roofline, composure, and efficiency. A carry-on and two soft duffels will fill it. Move more than that on a regular basis, or haul anything larger than soft luggage, and the XT5's 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats becomes a meaningful quality-of-life difference. Fold the XT5's rear seats and the space opens to 63 cubic feet, which is the line between owning an SUV for the occasional haul and actually using one. It also tows up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped, enough for a small boat, a utility trailer, or what a long weekend at the Reservoir asks of you. Does the extra height matter day to day? More than the spec sheet suggests. Getting in and out of the XT5 asks for no crouch, and on longer days, or for passengers who'd rather step up than drop down into a seat, that counts, which is part of why the XT5 suits established couples and small families more naturally than the solo commuter. From our floor: If a CT5 buyer ever circles back with doubts, the cargo number is seldom the culprit. The pull is the SUV access, the kind aging parents need, or a weekly routine that runs on more than a workbag and a laptop, after they talked themselves into the sedan on driving feel alone. If your life actually requires what the XT5 offers, buy the XT5. Fuel Economy, Cabin Character, and What Mississippi Summers Reveal The EPA rates the 2026 CT5 at 22 city / 31 highway / 26 combined with the 2.0L and rear-wheel drive, while the XT5 lands at 22 city / 29 highway / 24 combined with the same displacement and front-wheel drive, so the sedan carries a small but genuine efficiency edge. The CT5's two-mpg combined edge shows up over a year of commuting miles. Fuel economy isn't the reason to choose the sedan, but it confirms the CT5 doesn't ask you to trade efficiency for the technology and the handling. Both cars run on premium fuel, and both carry heated and ventilated front seats. In a Mississippi summer, the interior of a parked car turns uncomfortable before you've even pulled onto Highway 80, and the ventilated seating in both models earns its keep fast. The CT5's lower roofline does load the glass with direct sun more aggressively. The XT5's height hands the air conditioning a bit more vertical cabin volume to condition, though its taller windows and SUV proportions pull in more ambient heat overall. Cabin quiet at highway speed is another axis where the two part ways. The CT5 rides on the GM Alpha 2 platform, which prioritizes acoustic isolation and body rigidity in ways you notice at I-20 cruise speeds. The XT5 is comfortable. At 70 miles per hour it sits a touch less settled when the road surface changes, and it will change between Pearl and the Brandon stretch. Pearl lies between Jackson and Brandon on I-20. Explore financing options to see what works for your situation. So Which One Should You Choose? The answer comes down to your buyer profile, and it splits cleanly once you're truthful about the week you actually drive rather than the week you picture yourself driving, which is where plenty of these decisions quietly go sideways. Choose the CT5 if: your week is mostly commuting and regional travel, you're on I-20 regularly and you'll actually use Super Cruise for what it is, you travel light by nature, you want the 33-inch display and the technology suite as a daily experience instead of a line on a spec sheet, and a sedan's road manners matter to you. The 237-horsepower 2.0L handles the highway without strain, and if you want more, the 335-horsepower V6 is there on upper trims. The CT5 is Cadillac's driver's car. Choose the XT5 if: you carry cargo with any regularity, you have passengers who want easy access, you occasionally tow, you value the elevated seating position for comfort over long distances, or your household's practical needs simply exceed what a sedan trunk can hold. The 3.6L V6 at 310 horsepower makes the XT5 truly composed on the highway when it's equipped correctly. You keep the refinement; you're simply choosing a different set of priorities. The tradeoff is clean. The CT5 gives you more technology and a more involving drive, but it'll limit you on load days. The XT5 gives you the space and the access, though you won't have Super Cruise on any commute, and the driving feel leans more comfort than engagement. Neither is a wrong answer for a Brandon-area professional. They're just different lives. See the 2026 CT5 on our lot when you're ready to compare in person. Value Your Current Vehicle We'd rather you spend twenty minutes behind the wheel of both than twenty minutes reading specifications. Come drive them back to back. Nothing else makes this comparison personal. Frequently Asked Questions Does the 2026 Cadillac CT5 include Super Cruise on the base trim? Yes. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is standard equipment on every 2026 Cadillac CT5 trim, not an add-on reserved for upper configurations. It operates on mapped divided highways, which includes the I-20 corridor the Brandon-to-Jackson commute runs on. The 2026 XT5 does not offer Super Cruise on any trim. How much cargo space does the XT5 have compared to the CT5? The 2026 XT5 offers 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 63 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The 2026 CT5 provides 11.9 cubic feet of trunk volume. If you carry anything larger than soft luggage on a regular basis, that difference is meaningful. If your week runs primarily on a workbag and travel carry-ons, the CT5's trunk handles day-to-day use without issue. Explore Financing Options Cadillac of Jackson 700 Adcock St, Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 948-5183