The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ arrives with one change that meaningfully shifts its competitive position: Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driving system, is now standard on every trim in the lineup, including the entry-level Luxury at $60,695 with destination. Previously an expensive option, Super Cruise’s standard inclusion at all trim levels makes the LYRIQ one of the most accessible vehicles with hands-free driving capability available from any brand at any price. A brand-new LYRIQ-V performance variant debuts for 2026 at $80,090, making it the quickest Cadillac ever built at 3.3 seconds from zero to sixty miles per hour. TrueCar’s transaction data from 75 recent sales shows buyers averaging 5 percent below MSRP, with the base model averaging $57,968 against its $60,995 sticker. A KBB listing shows one Luxury RWD at $62,709 against a $61,920 MSRP, confirming that individual dealers vary significantly and that multi-dealer comparison shopping matters on this vehicle. As with every luxury vehicle in this guide series, Cadillac does not publish dealer invoice pricing or holdback percentages. This guide covers confirmed pricing across all eight LYRIQ configurations, Edmunds’ specific trim recommendation, and how to get real competing dealer quotes before you negotiate.
GM Authority’s authoritative pricing breakdown, updated for the December 2025 destination charge increase to $1,795, confirms the full LYRIQ lineup: Luxury RWD at $60,695, Sport RWD at $61,195, Premium Luxury RWD at $64,695, Premium Sport RWD at $65,195, Signature Luxury RWD at $69,295, Signature Sport RWD at $69,795, LYRIQ-V AWD at $80,090, and LYRIQ-V Premium AWD at $85,290, all including destination. AWD adds $3,500 to any non-V trim. Edmunds confirms the lineup structure: Cadillac splits LYRIQ into two styling families, Luxury and Sport, each available in base, Premium, and Signature equipment levels. The Luxury and Sport only differ in that Luxury has chrome exterior trim while Sport has glossy black styling elements and a unique grille. The LYRIQ competes against the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, Genesis Electrified GV70, and Audi Q4 e-tron. The federal $7,500 EV purchase credit does not apply to 2026 LYRIQ purchases made after September 30, 2025. Our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool puts real competing local dealer quotes in front of you before you ever step onto a lot.
Cadillac does not publish dealer invoice pricing or holdback percentages, consistent with every luxury brand in this guide series. TrueCar’s 5 percent average discount across 75 recent transactions, producing an average paid of $57,968 against the $60,995 base sticker with destination, is the most statistically meaningful transaction data available. On the Luxury RWD at $60,695, that 5 percent represents approximately $3,035 in potential savings. The KBB listing showing one Luxury RWD at $62,709 against a $61,920 MSRP, above sticker by $789, demonstrates why multi-dealer comparison shopping matters more here than a simple average suggests: the spread between the best and worst dealer price on the same vehicle is nearly $3,800 when comparing the above-sticker KBB listing against TrueCar’s documented average. Getting three or more competing quotes identifies which dealers in your market are pricing competitively versus which are relying on the LYRIQ’s appeal to command a premium.
Super Cruise’s inclusion as standard equipment across every 2026 LYRIQ trim is the most significant competitive development in this vehicle’s history and worth understanding specifically. Super Cruise uses LiDAR map data, GPS, cameras, and radar to enable true hands-free driving on more than 400,000 miles of pre-mapped compatible highway in North America. Unlike Tesla’s Autopilot, Super Cruise does not require hands on the wheel on compatible roads; it uses a driver attention system through a camera on the steering column to monitor eye focus rather than hand pressure. This is the same system available on Cadillac’s Escalade and CT5 and the same capability that competing luxury EVs like the BMW iX charge significantly more for or offer only on top-tier configurations.
Edmunds confirms that especially now that Super Cruise is standard, the entry-level Luxury and Sport trims are sufficiently well equipped to satisfy most buyers. For buyers who have cross-shopped the LYRIQ in prior model years and held off because Super Cruise required an option package, the 2026’s standard inclusion eliminates that specific objection at the entry price.
The Luxury and Sport styling families differ only in exterior trim treatment: Luxury gets chrome exterior detailing while Sport gets glossy black styling elements and a unique grille. Every other specification, feature, and capability is identical between Luxury and Sport at the same equipment level. The price premium for Sport over Luxury at each level is approximately $500, making it a straightforward styling preference decision rather than a meaningful value trade-off. Deciding which aesthetic fits your preference before requesting dealer quotes ensures you are comparing meaningful offers rather than mixing Luxury and Sport prices as if the difference is more significant than it is.
TrueCar recommends the Premium Luxury for its balance of price and amenities, with the Premium Sport offering the same step with a sportier aesthetic for a small bump. Edmunds similarly recommends the midlevel Premium trim, calling out its specific additions as worth the step up from the base.
Luxury RWD ($60,695) and Sport RWD ($61,195)
The entry trims are sufficiently well equipped to satisfy most buyers now that Super Cruise is standard. Every LYRIQ includes a 33-inch diagonal curved LED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic fixed-glass roof, ambient interior lighting, and the full GM safety suite with automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist. The EPA-estimated range runs approximately 314 miles on the RWD base configuration. For buyers who want the LYRIQ’s distinctive design and standard Super Cruise capability at the lowest possible price, the Luxury delivers that case completely.
Premium Luxury RWD ($64,695) and Premium Sport RWD ($65,195)
The Premium trim adds ventilated and massaging front seats and an AKG Studio audio system with 23 speakers, among other luxury upgrades, for just a little more than the base. This is the step that Edmunds and TrueCar both identify as the most meaningful in the LYRIQ lineup, where the cabin experience changes from genuinely premium to exceptional. The massaging seats and 23-speaker audio are meaningful daily ownership upgrades for buyers who spend significant time in the vehicle, and at a $4,000 step over the base, the Premium represents the sweet spot TrueCar identifies as the pick for most buyers. AWD is available for $3,500 at this tier for buyers who want all-weather traction confidence alongside the premium comfort upgrades.
Signature Luxury RWD ($69,295) and Signature Sport RWD ($69,795)
The Signature level adds further luxury design and a more upscale driving environment over the Premium, with additional materials, technology content, and the most complete standard-lineup LYRIQ available before the LYRIQ-V. For buyers who want the absolute peak of the non-performance LYRIQ experience and are willing to pay approximately $4,600 more than the Premium, the Signature delivers that completeness. AWD adds $3,500 here as well.
LYRIQ-V AWD ($80,090) and LYRIQ-V Premium AWD ($85,290)
The LYRIQ-V is all-new for 2026, the first-ever electric V-Series Cadillac, and the quickest Cadillac ever built at 3.3 seconds from zero to sixty miles per hour with Velocity Max. AWD is standard on both V configurations with no option to delete. The LYRIQ-V Premium adds the most complete technology and luxury package available on the LYRIQ platform at $85,290. For buyers who want genuine performance SUV credentials alongside Cadillac luxury in an electric vehicle, the LYRIQ-V is the purpose-built answer and the only LYRIQ configuration where performance is the primary purchase driver.
A 19.2 kW onboard charging module is available as a $1,480 option across all 2026 LYRIQ trims, significantly increasing Level 2 home charging speed when paired with a compatible 100-amp home charger installation. The standard LYRIQ charges at 11.5 kW on Level 2, while the 19.2 kW module can reduce home charging time meaningfully for buyers who have or plan to install the appropriate home charging infrastructure. For buyers who primarily charge at home overnight where even the standard 11.5 kW rate fully charges the LYRIQ overnight from typical daily depletion, the upgrade may not be necessary. For buyers who need faster home charging due to irregular schedules or higher daily mileage, the $1,480 option is worth considering alongside the vehicle purchase rather than as an afterthought.
GM Financial periodically offers promotional lease and financing terms for LYRIQ buyers, and given the vehicle’s competitive positioning in the luxury EV segment, dealers are motivated to move inventory. The federal $7,500 EV purchase credit does not apply to 2026 LYRIQ purchases made after September 30, 2025. A federal loan interest deduction of up to $10,000 annually is available for qualified buyers of domestic-assembled vehicles. Confirm the Final Assembly Point on the Monroney sticker before purchase. State EV incentive programs in California, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and other states may apply independently. Cadillac maintains military appreciation pricing for active duty and veteran buyers and first responder discounts. The LYRIQ carries GM’s standard 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile EV battery warranty. Getting a real local dealer quote through our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool gives you the clearest picture of your actual out-the-door cost before visiting a single dealership.
Based on TrueCar’s 5 percent average transaction discount across 75 recent sales and the documented spread between above-sticker and below-sticker dealer pricing on current inventory, here is what a realistic negotiated outcome looks like. On the Luxury RWD at $60,695, targeting $57,500 to $59,200 reflects what real buyers are demonstrably achieving, consistent with TrueCar’s $57,968 confirmed average. On the Premium Luxury RWD at $64,695, target $61,500 to $63,200. On the Signature Luxury RWD at $69,295, targeting $65,800 to $67,800 applies the same discount range. For AWD configurations, add $3,500 to these targets. For the LYRIQ-V AWD at $80,090, targeting $76,000 to $78,500 reflects what the discount pattern implies on the new performance variant, though lower transaction volume on a first-year configuration means individual variation may be wider.
These targets assume you have gathered competing quotes from at least three local Cadillac dealers before visiting any of them, decided between Luxury and Sport styling before comparing quotes, confirmed RWD or AWD preference before comparing those configurations to each other, and kept trade-in discussions completely separate from the new vehicle price negotiation.
With 5 percent already documented in real transaction data across 75 recent sales and a KBB listing confirming that at least one dealer is pricing above sticker on the same configuration where TrueCar shows buyers averaging $3,000 below, the spread between the best and worst available price on the 2026 LYRIQ is wider than on most luxury vehicles in this guide series. Shopping multiple Cadillac dealers is the most reliable way to find which dealers in your area are pricing competitively. Click the “Get Prices” button above, select the 2026 LYRIQ configuration you are considering, and you will receive real pricing from local Cadillac dealers competing directly for your purchase, typically within minutes and without visiting a single showroom.
Whether the value-entry Luxury with standard Super Cruise, Edmunds’ and TrueCar’s recommended Premium Luxury, the Signature’s complete non-performance specification, or the new LYRIQ-V’s 3.3-second launch performance fits what you are looking for, getting competing offers first means you walk into any final negotiation already knowing what other dealers in your area are willing to offer for the luxury EV that now includes hands-free highway driving as standard equipment at every price point.
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