2026 Cadillac Optiq: real cost in Ontario

Cheapest trim, Luxury RWD · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$57,399the advertised price
Drive away$68,978with fees and HST
Loan payment$1,075/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,503/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and HST $68,978Insurance $16,629Charging $3,346Interest and lost return $27,499Maintenance and plates $9,156

$68,978 to drive away + $56,631 to run it for 6 years − $17,386 back at resale = $108,223, or $1,503 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$68,978
Running it, 6 yrs+$56,631
Back at resale−$17,386
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$57,399
Feesfreight $2,800 · dealer $699 · levies $145
+$3,644
HST, 13%Ontario
+$7,936
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$16,629
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,044
Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$13,456
Maintenanceestimate
+$9,065
Charging18,000 km a year at 19.9 kWh/100 km, home charging at $0.16/kWh
+$3,346
Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91
Resale after 6 years30% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,386
True cost $108,223 ÷ 72 months$1,503 a month

The car

Size and space
Seats5
Cargo736 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance15 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine315–519 hp electric, RWD, AWD
0–100 km/h3.6–5.9 sCadillac's figures; others our estimate
Energy use19.9–21.1 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
Range510 kmabout 357 in winter
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires20" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2025, European version
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Super Cruise, $40/mo
Resale at 6 years30% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: 5 seats.
Luxury RWD$57,399$68,978$108,223✓ $1,503/mo19.9 kWh/100 km— No
Sport RWD$57,399$68,978$108,223✓ $1,503/mo19.9 kWh/100 km— No
Luxury RWD$57,699$69,543$108,995$1,514/mo19.9 kWh/100 km— No
Sport RWD$57,699$69,543$108,995$1,514/mo19.9 kWh/100 km— No
Premium Luxury RWD$60,499$72,481$112,630$1,564/mo19.9 kWh/100 km— No
Premium Sport RWD$60,499$72,481$112,630$1,564/mo19.9 kWh/100 km— No
Luxury AWD$61,899$74,063$114,841$1,595/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
Sport AWD$61,899$74,063$114,841$1,595/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
Luxury AWD$62,199$74,628$115,547$1,605/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
Sport AWD$62,199$74,628$115,547$1,605/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
Premium Luxury AWD$64,999$77,566$119,250$1,656/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
Premium Sport AWD$64,999$77,566$119,250$1,656/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
V-Series$78,599$92,934$140,527$1,952/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
V-Series$79,199$93,838$141,688$1,968/mo21.1 kWh/100 km✓ Yes
Luxury RWD
✓ $1,503/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,399Drive-away $68,9786 yrs $108,223Fuel use 19.9 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD — No
Sport RWD
✓ $1,503/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,399Drive-away $68,9786 yrs $108,223Fuel use 19.9 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD — No
Luxury RWD
$1,514/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,699Drive-away $69,5436 yrs $108,995Fuel use 19.9 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD — No
Sport RWD
$1,514/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,699Drive-away $69,5436 yrs $108,995Fuel use 19.9 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD — No
Premium Luxury RWD
$1,564/mo
True cost
Sticker $60,499Drive-away $72,4816 yrs $112,630Fuel use 19.9 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD — No
Premium Sport RWD
$1,564/mo
True cost
Sticker $60,499Drive-away $72,4816 yrs $112,630Fuel use 19.9 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD — No
Luxury AWD
$1,595/mo
True cost
Sticker $61,899Drive-away $74,0636 yrs $114,841Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Sport AWD
$1,595/mo
True cost
Sticker $61,899Drive-away $74,0636 yrs $114,841Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Luxury AWD
$1,605/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,199Drive-away $74,6286 yrs $115,547Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Sport AWD
$1,605/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,199Drive-away $74,6286 yrs $115,547Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Premium Luxury AWD
$1,656/mo
True cost
Sticker $64,999Drive-away $77,5666 yrs $119,250Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Premium Sport AWD
$1,656/mo
True cost
Sticker $64,999Drive-away $77,5666 yrs $119,250Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
V-Series
$1,952/mo
True cost
Sticker $78,599Drive-away $92,9346 yrs $140,527Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
V-Series
$1,968/mo
True cost
Sticker $79,199Drive-away $93,8386 yrs $141,688Fuel use 21.1 kWh/100 kmAWD/4WD ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).
Feature
Luxury RWD$57,399
Sport RWD$57,399
Luxury RWD$57,699
Sport RWD$57,699
Premium Luxury RWD$60,499
Premium Sport RWD$60,499
Luxury AWD$61,899
Sport AWD$61,899
Luxury AWD$62,199
Sport AWD$62,199
Premium Luxury AWD$64,999
Premium Sport AWD$64,999
V-Series$78,599
V-Series$79,199
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Premium Luxury RWD to Premium Sport RWD
✓ from Premium Luxury AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Premium Luxury RWD to Premium Sport RWD
✓ from Premium Luxury AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ Premium Luxury RWD to Premium Sport RWD
✓ from Premium Luxury AWD
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Luxury RWD to Sport RWD
✓ Premium Luxury RWD to Sport AWD
✓ Premium Luxury AWD to V-Series
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Premium Luxury RWD to Premium Sport RWD
✓ from Premium Luxury AWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Luxury AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $1,810
+ $1,810
+ $1,810
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimPush-button startApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlay
Full standard equipment on the Luxury RWD (118 items)
  • High Gloss Black upper door mouldings
  • Electric drive unit
  • Integral drive unit with electric motor
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Dual Level Charge Cord
  • Electric drive unit, primary, 1 motor integrated inverter, park system magnets
  • Electric propulsion system (RWD)
  • Electronic Precision Shift
  • Propulsion Battery Pack
  • Cooling system, standard capacity
  • 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module
  • Trailering provisions
  • Hitch Guidance
  • Hitch View
  • Ride and Handling suspension
  • Brakes, 12.64" front and 12.4" rear sliding caliper disc
  • Brake lining, non-asbestos, organic
  • Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) brake rotors
  • Infotainment experience with 33" diagonal advanced colour LED display
  • AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system
  • Google built-in compatibility
  • SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
  • 5G vehicle connectivity
  • Front bucket seats
  • Seat trim, Inteluxe Seats
  • 8-way power driver seat adjuster
  • 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster
  • 4-way power driver lumbar seat adjuster
  • 4-way power front passenger seat
  • Driver power lumbar massage
  • Front passenger power lumbar massage
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Driver memory
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seat
  • Headrest, rear centre
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Floor mats, rear, carpeted
  • Illuminated front and rear door sill plates
  • Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
  • Wrapped steering wheel
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Speedometer, miles/kilometres
  • Alloy sport pedals
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Remote Start
  • Theft-deterrent alarm system
  • Universal Home Remote
  • Super Cruise, advanced driver assistance technology
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Wireless Phone Charging
  • 110-volt power outlet
  • Charging-only USB ports
  • USB ports, type-C, dual, charge-only, rear console
  • Navigation and Voice Assistance (Included for 3 years. Terms and limitations apply.)
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear Camera Mirror with washer
  • Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors
  • Cloth headliner
  • Front footwell and courtesy lamp lighting
  • 20" Pearl Nickel painted alloy wheels with aero inserts
  • Tires, 245/50R20 all-season, self-sealing
  • Wheel, spare, none
  • Tire, spare, none
  • Fixed full glass roof
  • Illuminating front grille and emblem
  • Upper and lower active aero shutters
  • Grille, illuminating
  • LED headlamps
  • IntelliBeam
  • Front side marker, LED
  • LED tail lamps
  • Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and memory
  • Privacy glass
  • Laminated front side glass
  • Glass, privacy, rear fixed
  • Front intermittent wipers
  • Heated wiper park
  • Rear Camera Mirror Washer
  • Illuminating door handles
  • AutoSense power liftgate
  • Audio exterior vehicle sound
  • Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Rear Cross Traffic Braking
  • Reverse Automatic Braking
  • 9 airbags
  • Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
  • OnStar services capable
  • OnStar Basics
  • Automatic Occupant Sensing display
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
  • Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
  • Side Bicyclist Alert
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Blind Zone Steering Assist
  • Driver Attention Assist
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • Buckle to Drive
  • Teen Driver
  • Front passenger detector sensor
  • Rear Seat Reminder
  • Seat belts, all seating positions
  • Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear
  • Restraint provision-retractor, automatic locking
  • Seat belt indicator
  • Safety Alert Seat
  • Rear child security door locks
  • LATCH System
  • 3 Years OnStar One
  • Premium Care Maintenance program
  • New Vehicle Limited Warranty
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Roadside Assistance Program

Recalls in Canada

3 Transport Canada recalls for 2025 to 2027 Optiq models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2026 Optiq in Ontario?
$68,978 to drive away for the Luxury RWD, from a $57,399 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $1,075 loan payment, about $1,480 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,503 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
1,500 lb for every trim.

Colours

Black RavenMagnus Metal Frost (Extremely limited availability)Nimbus Metallic+$900Monarch Orange+$900Argent Silver Metallic+$900Vibrant White Tricoat+$1,660Radiant Red Tintcoat+$1,660Coastal Blue Metallic+$900Celestial Metallic+$900Deep Ocean Tintcoat (Late and extremely limited availability)Citron Tricoat+$1,660Midnight Stone Frost+$3,995Sandstone+$900

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Prices from Cadillac's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-07. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.