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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,850

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $58,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,922

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $49,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3XLR
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,350 $99,160
Base Invoice $35,666 $87,757
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Options (change) 3,525 0
Options (change) 3,281 0
Destination 975 840
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $42,850 $101,300
Total Invoice $39,922 $89,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,004
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3XLR
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4443hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-19
Total Price$42,850$101,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,850$96,825
Total Invoice$39,922$89,897
Adjustments for Features0-3,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,922$85,926

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3XLR
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$9,740$14,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,971

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3XLR
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 Weight3,824 lb.3,810 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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