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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,905

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $37,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,895

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $35,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3XLRXLR
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $75,408 $87,757
Technology Package 2,700 2,700    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 150 150    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250    
Technology Package 2,512 2,512    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 139 139    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Options (change) 6,380 6,375 0 0
Options (change) 5,932 5,932 0 0
Destination 925 925 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,905 $46,900 $81,490 $101,300
Total Invoice $40,895 $43,685 $76,248 $89,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,531
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3XLRXLR
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionS6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$43,905$46,900$81,490$101,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,085-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$45,350$77,405$96,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$19,260
Total Invoice$40,895$43,685$76,248$89,897
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-3,822-4,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,895$42,241$72,426$85,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$13,358

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3XLRXLR
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$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  
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  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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  
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, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,540$11,090$13,625$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,085$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-3,822-4,113

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3XLR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.2 in105.7 in
Length175.4 in177.7 in
Width70.2 in72.3 in
Height55.5 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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