Feature & Option Differences Between CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing

[Chipless]

The driving and powertrain differences have been discussed as nauseam, but I’m interested in a complete list of feature and option differences between the two. I know some of them, such as 360 degree parking camera and CCB option on the CT5 BW, but what else can’t you have features and options wise on the CT4 BW? I’m interested in any and all non-obvious differences. For instance, if the driver’s seat automatically moves backwards when you power off the CT5, but doesn’t in the CT4, it would be really helpful to know things like that. Thank you so much! I tried searching but couldn’t find a complete list disclosed.

 

[Roadhawk]

Auto driver's seat is a selectable feature in both cars i think. The 5 has panoramic sunroof and I think the '25 5 BW has an upgraded PDR....not sure about the 4 BW. Rear seat room is significantly better in the 5 and screen is larger. 5 may have 360 deg camera that 4 lacks...but I'm not 100% sure of that either. 4 is of course a bit smaller and more nimble. Interior seating options (color combos) may vary as well. Otherwise they are very much similar.

 

[rdollie]

Another difference - carbon fiber seats are an option on the 5, only available on special editions of the 4. The 4 has an option for CF canards that don't exist on the 5.

 

[ngoni]

You can't get super cruise on the 4BW even if you buy an auto. Along with the 360 that isn't available, you also can't get the rear view mirror camera (although you can buy the parts and retrofit if you want).

The new '25 5BW has neat "welcome" animations on the exterior lights and also has customizable color interior ambient lighting to go along with the massive screen.

If you really want the CF setbacks you can buy them aftermarket for $3k.

 

[Chipless]

Thank you for all the input thus far! I went through the convoluted "Compare All" option on the build page, and here are the notable differences (on paper, per Cadillac's website). Please correct if you know from experience they got it wrong!

Items/features/options that the 5BW has (or can have) that the 4BW does not (or cannot) have:

• Illuminating door handles
• Power-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps and memory settings
• Solar-absorbing glass
• UltraView power sunroof
• Premium headlamp system (not sure what this is)
• Parking Package
  • Rear Camera Mirror
  • Hands-Free Decklid release with Cadillac logo projection light
  • *Enhanced* pollutant, odor and fine dust air filter
  • Air Quality Sensor
• Adaptive Forward Lighting
• Precision Package
  • Sharper handling performance and improved steering precision through recalibrated suspension for the track-minded enthusiast
  • Significantly improved translation response based on new front & rear springs, damper modules, front swaybar, modified front & rear knuckles, front top mounts, upper spring seats, spring isolators, front ride links, rear trailing links, rear toe link, and rear cradle mounts
• Automatic headlamp leveling
• *Enchanced* Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Full Semi-Aniline Leather Seats
• Rear camera mirror
• HD Surround Vision
• Illuminating sill plates
• 33" diagonal advanced color LED display with Google Built-In
• 5G vehicle connectivity
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Carbon fiber seat-backs (or deletion thereof)
• Locking fuel door
• Carbon Ceramic Brakes with cross-drilled rotors

There are two options that supposedly the 4BW has that the 5BW does not:

• LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
• Following distance indicator

 

[leres]

Looking at the order printbook:

• UQS audio system on BW5 has 16 speakers, the BW4 has 15
• Rocker moldings on the BW4 are black, they are optionally carbon fiber on the BW5
• JE2 performance brake linings are standard on the BW5, optional (requiring QBK summer tiers and colored brake calipers) for the BW4
• DRZ digital rearview mirror, K6L air filter, and TL3 hands-free decklid are part of parking package on the BW5 or technology package on the BW4
• BW5 has FE4 suspension, BW4 has FE3

There are also some limitations on the BW4 seat colors ad caliper colors.

There are things the BW4 has as standard that the BW4 does not:

• N08 locking fuel door
• V-Performance Academy
• KTI tire inflator kit

Both models can have the optional C3U ultraview dual plan sunroof.

 

[Chipless]

Looking at the order printbook:

• UQS audio system on BW5 has 16 speakers, the BW4 has 15
• Rocker moldings on the BW4 are black, they are optionally carbon fiber on the BW5
• JE2 performance brake linings are standard on the BW5, optional (requiring QBK summer tiers and colored brake calipers) for the BW4
• DRZ digital rearview mirror, K6L air filter, and TL3 hands-free decklid are part of parking package on the BW5 or technology package on the BW4
• BW5 has FE4 suspension, BW4 has FE3

There are also some limitations on the BW4 seat colors ad caliper colors.

There are things the BW4 has as standard that the BW4 does not:

• N08 locking fuel door
• V-Performance Academy
• KTI tire inflator kit

Both models can have the optional C3U ultraview dual plan sunroof.

Thanks for the input! Where can I look at the order print book? Also, are the items you listed in addition to (and elaboration) of the items I posted? If the options you mentioned are the only differences, it would seem the 4BW have powered mirrors now as well (as one example). Thanks for the help!

 

[Chipless]

Also, and as an aside, what an absolute MESS Cadillac's marketing/website materials are. The number of inconsistencies and errors is staggering. Like this casual AWD typo for instance:

 

[565565]

Also, and as an aside, what an absolutely MESS Cadillac's marketing/website materials are. The number of inconsistencies and errors is staggering. Like this casual AWD typo for instance:

Ah crap Bob the web guy must have accidentally leaked the update for next year.

 

[leres]

Where can I look at the order print book?

Vehicle Order Guide

 

[Chipless]

Vehicle Order Guide

Thank you so much! I had no idea this existed. Is this generally considered to be pretty accurate?

 

[shbox]

Thank you so much! I had no idea this existed. Is this generally considered to be pretty accurate?

As accurate as GM can make it.

 

[Chipless]

As accurate as GM can make it.

I can't think of a better response than that. Thank you!