Looking for a luxury sedan that offers all the bells and whistles you expect but doesn’t blend in with the German metal all over the road today? Check out the 2019 Chrysler 300 and the 2019 Cadillac XTS today to get the features you crave and unique looks. Which of these large sedans is best for our Green Cove Springs area luxury car shoppers? Continue reading to find out.
Exterior
The 2019 Chrysler 300 is distinctly American with its classic three-box design that features an upright nose, bold grille, and squared shoulders. There is no mistaking this all-American sedan for anything else on the road. When you move into the Limited and C trim levels, it boasts outright luxury features, like 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels.
Next to the 2019 Chrysler 300, the 2019 Cadillac XTS looks like a spaceship with its swooping roofline, wild headlights, massive chrome grille, and chiseled body lines. While this may be too much style for some buyers, there is no denying this is one amazing-looking piece of machinery. Plus, it is a legit luxury car, so it boasts premium features from start to finish.
| Measurement | 2019 Chrysler 300 | 2019 Cadillac XTS | Difference |
| Length | 198.6 inches | 200.9 inches | -2.3 inches |
| Width | 75 inches | 72.9 inches | +2.1 inches |
| Height | 58.5 to 59.2 inches | 59.4 inches | -0.9 to -0.2 inches |
| Wheelbase | 120.2 inches | 111.7 inches | +8.5 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 to 5 inches |
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| Curb weight | 4,013 to 4,380 pounds | 4,021 to 4,200 pounds | -8 to +120 pounds |
Advantage: 2019 Chrysler 300
- Smaller footprint and easier to handle
- Classic good looks
- Sporty take in the S and C trims
Advantage: 2019 Cadillac XTS
- Slick, futuristic looks
- Luxurious from the base model and up
Interior
Inside, the 2019 Chrysler 300 continues its retro ways with a simple cabin that uses a lot of horizontal lines to widen it visually. There is little drama inside the 300, as there are only small satin-chrome accents, a few wood trim pieces, and a two-tone steering wheel to really set it off. Its simplicity will endear itself to crowds who miss the old days without turning off younger buyers, thanks to its Uconnect 8.4-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Inside, the 2019 Cadillac XTS will treat buyers to more style with its swooping two-tone dash, prominent wood inlays, and upscale features. Plus, as a true luxury sedan, the 2019 Cadillac CTS boasts all the standard features a luxury shopper wants, while 300 buyers will have to rummage through its trim levels and options to meet the CTS’ level of luxury.
| Measurement | 2019 Chrysler 300 | 2019 Cadillac XTS | Difference |
| Front headroom | 36.9 to 38.6 inches | 39 inches | -2.1 to -0.4 inches |
| Front legroom | 41.8 inches | 42.1 inches | -0.3 inches |
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 inches | 57.9 inches | +1.6 inches |
| Front hip room | 56.2 inches | 55.1 inches | +1.1 inches |
| Rear headroom | 36.9 to 37.9 inches | 37.8 inches | -0.9 to +0.1 inches |
| Rear legroom | 40.1 inches | 40 inches | +0.1 inches |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.7 inches | 56.3 inches | +1.4 inches |
| Rear hip room | 56.1 inches | 54.3 inches | +1.8 inches |
| Cargo room | 16.3 cubic feet | 18 cubic feet | -1.7 cubic feet |
Advantage: 2019 Chrysler 300
- Wider seats
- Toned-down interior
- Lower-cost base model is still comfortable
Advantage: 2019 Cadillac XTS
- Luxurious cabin from start to finish
- More cargo room
- Higher luxury ceiling
Performance
Like many large luxury cars, the 2019 Chrysler 300 and the 2019 Cadillac XTS come standard with V-6 engines and boast more powerful engines in higher trims. Both sedans feature 3.6-liter V-6 engines in their base trims, but the XTS has a small power advantage.
Moving up from its base V-6, the 300 gains a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with 363 horsepower. This launches the 300 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The XTS goes in a different direction for power with its twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 in the V-Sport Platinum that injects 410 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque for a 5.2-second sprint to 60 mph.
The Chrysler 300 boasts a more traditional rear-wheel-drive setup, while the XTS uses a front-wheel-drive platform. Both base V-6 models are available with all-wheel drive for enhanced grip. The XTS V-Sport Platinum comes standard with all-wheel drive, but buyers cannot combine the 5.7-liter V-8 engine in the 300 with all-wheel drive.
| 2019 Chrysler 300 | 2019 Cadillac XTS | Difference | |
| Standard engine | 3.6-liter V-6 | 3.6-liter V-6 |
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| Horsepower | 292 to 300 hp at 6,350 rpm | 304 hp at 6,800 rpm | -12 to -4 hp |
| Torque | 260 to 264 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm | 264 lb-ft at 5,300 rpm | -4 to +0 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-spd auto | 6-spd auto |
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| Driveline | RWD (std.) / AWD (opt.) | FWD (std.) / AWD (opt.) |
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| 0-60 time | 6.3 to 6.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | -0.3 to -0.1 seconds |
| MPG City | 18 to 19 mpg | 17 to 19 mpg | –1 to +1 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 to 30 mpg | 26 to 28 mpg | –1 to +4 mpg |
| MPG Combined | 21 to 23 mpg | 20 to 22 mpg | –1 to +3 mpg |
| Optional engine | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 | 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6 |
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| Horsepower | 363 hp at 5,200 rpm | 410 hp at 6,000 rpm | -47 hp |
| Torque | 394 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm | 369 lb-ft at 1,900 rpm | +25 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-spd auto | 6-spd auto |
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| Driveline | RWD | AWD |
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| 0-60 time | 5.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds | +0.1 seconds |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
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| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | +2 mpg |
| MPG Combined | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | +1 mpg |
Advantage: 2019 Chrysler 300
- Quicker base model
- Traditional rear-wheel-drive setup
- More advanced transmission
- Better peak fuel economy
Advantage: 2019 Cadillac XTS
- AWD standard in V-Sport model
- Neck-snapping launch
Pricing and Features
The 2019 Chrysler 300 is available in five trims — Touring, Touring L, S, Limited, and C — and their starting prices range from $29,220 to $41,695.
There are five trim levels that make up the 2019 Cadillac XTS lineup: Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury, Platinum, and V-Sport Platinum. These trims’ starting prices range from $47,890 to $73,990.
2019 Chrysler 300 Key Features and Pricing by Trim
Touring: $29,220
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
- 17-inch Fine Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- Dual exhaust with bright tips
- Electric power steering
- Touring suspension
- Body-color door handles
- Acoustic windshield and front-side glass
- Black grille with bright surround
- LED daytime running lights
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Bi-functional halogen projector lights
- Chrome headlights bezels
- Body-color mirrors
- Power, heated mirrors
- Power windows with one-touch up/down front windows
- Two-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power door locks
- Front and rear floor mats
- Charcoal interior with hydrographic designs
- Satin-chrome bezels
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Rotary shift knob
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Cloth seating
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Six-speaker AM/FM/HD Radio audio system
- Uconnect 4C with 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- SiriusXM
- Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio
- Two USB ports
- Cruise control
- Proximity entry
- Keyless ignition
- Brake assist
- Rain brake support
- Ready alert braking
- Hill-start assist
- Rearview camera
Touring L: $32,865
- All Touring features, plus
- 18-inch polished-aluminum wheels
- Eight-way power passenger’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Nappa leather seats
- Security alarm
S: $36,395
- All Touring L features, plus
- Sport Mode
- Four-wheel performance suspension
- Paddle shifters
- 20-inch Black Noise wheels
- Black-finish badging
- Black grille with black-chrome surround
- Black headlamp bezels
- LED fog lights
- Piano-black and satin-chrome interior accents
- Piano-black bezels
- Sport bucket seats
- 276-watt premium audio system
- Remote ignition
Limited: $38,245
- All Touring L features, plus
- 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels
- Chrome door handles
- Granite Crystal grille with chrome surround
- LED fog lights
- Chrome mirrors
- Reverse-tilt-down mirrors
- Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
- Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Two-position memory for driver’s seat, steering wheel, pedals, and mirrors.
- Real Black Olive Ash Burl wood
- LED footwell lights
- LED map pocket lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Wood- and leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated second-row seats
- Perforated Nappa leather seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 276-watt premium six-speaker audio system
- Remote ignition
C: $41,695
- All Limited features, plus
- 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine
- Performance brakes
- Sport Mode
- Platinum door handles
- Black grille with platinum surround
- Platinum chrome mirrors
- Luxury front and rear floor mats
- Real natural-pore Mocha wood
- Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Luxury steering wheel
- Nappa perforated and quilted leather seats
2019 Cadillac XTS Key Features and Pricing by Trim
Base: $47,890
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Brembo four-piston front brake calipers
- Dual stainless-steel exhaust
- Electronic parking brake
- Front-wheel drive
- 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with chrome inserts
- Heated, body-color mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Bright bodyside moldings
- Daytime running lights
- Light-tinted windows
- Acoustic windshield and front-side glass
- Horizontal-bar grille
- LED headlights
- LED taillights
- In-car 4G LTE Wi-Fi
- 5.7-inch color driver information center
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming
- Bose premium eight-speaker audio system
- Cadillac User Experience infotainment system
- 8-inch touchscreen
- One type A and one type C USB ports
- Apple CarPlay
- Android  Auto
- Cruise control
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Floor mats
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Keyless unlock and ignition
- Leather-wrapped shift lever
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents
- OnStar
- Cadillac Connected Services capable
- Power door locks
- Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Power windows with one-touch up/down
- Remote ignition
- Leather seating with mini-perforated inserts
- SiriusXM
- Universal home remote
- Wireless charging pad
- Rearview camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Teen Driver
- Theft-deterrent system
Luxury: $51,890
- All Base features, plus
- Dual-outlet exhaust
- 19-inch split-seven-spoke wheels with sterling silver finish
- Power-folding side mirrors with auto-dimming
- Illuminated door handle
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Ambient interior lighting
- Automatic heated steering wheel
- Navigation
- Cargo net
- Driver’s seat memory
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Wood interior trim
- Automatic parking assist
Premium Luxury: $58,290
- All Luxury features, plus
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Magnetic ride control
- 20-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with sterling silver finish
- Front cornering lights
- 12.3-inch driver information center
- 120-volt power outlet
- 14-speaker Bose Studio Surround Sound audio system
- Head-up display
- Tri-zone climate control
- Low-speed automatic emergency braking
- Following-distance indicator
- Forward-collision warning
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-change alert
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- 360-degree camera
- Safety alert rear seat
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Platinum: $67,190
- All Premium Luxury features, plus
- Silver-painted calipers
- 20-inch multispoke alloy wheels with ultra-bright machined finish
- Platinum grille
- Forward and reverse automatic emergency braking
- Advanced adaptive cruise control
- Panoramic sunroof
- 22-way power front seats with massage feature
- Illuminated door-sill plates
- Leather-wrapped instrument panel top pad, door trim, and center console
- Premium floor mats
- Rear audio controls
- Rear power sunshade
- Semi-Aniline leather seats with Chevron perforated inserts
- Sueded microfiber headliner
V-Sport Platinum: $73,990
- All Platinum features, plus
- 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6
- All-wheel drive
- Variable-effort steering
- 20-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with sterling silver finish
- V-Sport grille
- Lane-departure warning
- Front and rear parking assist
Who Should Buy the 2019 Chrysler 300?
Buyers who fancy retro things will appreciate the classic feel of the Chrysler 300. With its chunky body lines, simple but comfortable cabin, and useful tech features, it is the ultimate mix of yesterday and today.
Who Should Buy the 2019 Cadillac XTS?
The 2019 Cadillac is the polar opposite of the 300 in terms of design. It takes on a modern look with all the latest in advanced tech. This makes it the perfect buy for shoppers who look to the future instead of the past.
Want a premium sedan without paying a luxury-car price? Come down to Garber Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM today to try the 2019 Chrysler 300 on for size. Whether you need a daily driver for your commute to Jacksonville or a weekend cruiser to get to Fleming Island to see family, the 2019 Chrysler 300 can get the job done in style. Head down to our Chrysler dealership serving the Orange Park and Green Cove Springs areas today to test drive the 2019 300 and see what it can do for you. Can’t make it to our Green Cove Springs Chrysler showroom today? Swing by our online inventory page to see what 2019 Chrysler 300 models we have in stock, choose one that suits you, and schedule a test drive when you have free time.
