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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $33,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $30,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXXLR
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,030 $86,215
Base Invoice $39,863 $78,887
Advance Package 9,625  
Advance Package 8,809  
Options (change) 9,625 0
Options (change) 8,809 0
Destination 895 840
Total Price $53,550 $87,055
Total Invoice $49,567 $79,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,701
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXXLR
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18
Total Price$53,550$87,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$84,370
Total Invoice$49,567$79,727
Adjustments for Features0-2,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$77,268

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXXLR
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,080$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,459

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXXLR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in177.7 in
Width78.5 in72.3 in
Height68.2 in50.4 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested191548%

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