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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $44,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,023

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $42,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA3A3XLRXLR
Trim2.0T3.2BaseXLR-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $75,408 $87,757
Premium Package 1,500      
Convenience Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package 1,396      
Convenience Package 1,675      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Options (change) 8,775 5,475 0 0
Options (change) 8,163 5,092 0 0
Destination 825 825 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,520 $42,175 $81,490 $101,300
Total Invoice $34,023 $39,281 $76,248 $89,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,952
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA3A3XLRXLR
Trim2.0T3.2BaseXLR-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,520$42,175$81,490$101,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-9,910-10,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$39,325$71,580$90,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$19,260
Total Invoice$34,023$39,281$76,248$89,897
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-9,273-9,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,023$36,627$66,975$80,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$13,639

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA3A3XLRXLR
Trim2.0T3.2BaseXLR-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,440$6,290$13,350$13,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$9,910$10,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-9,273-9,283

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20092008
ModelA3XLR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length168.7 in177.7 in
Width69.5 in72.3 in
Height56.0 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested83079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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