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BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,135

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $34,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,520

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $32,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesXLRXLR
Trim128i135iBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $75,408 $87,757
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,100 1,750    
Cold Weather Package 700 550    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Convenience Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated steering wheel 190      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Proximity key   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   380    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 2,820 1,595    
Cold Weather Package 635 500    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Convenience Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 175      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Proximity key   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   345    
Options (change) 9,340 6,880 0 0
Options (change) 8,495 6,260 0 0
Destination 895 895 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,135 $51,875 $81,490 $101,300
Total Invoice $43,520 $47,905 $76,248 $89,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,779
Model Year2012201220082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesXLRXLR
Trim128i135iBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$47,135$51,875$81,490$101,300
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,220-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,135$51,675$77,270$96,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,540$0$19,260
Total Invoice$43,520$47,905$76,248$89,897
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,949-4,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,520$47,720$72,299$85,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0$13,365

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year2012201220082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesXLRXLR
Trim128i135iBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
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
Total Value of Features$7,470$7,670$11,690$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,220$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,949-4,233

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesXLR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in105.7 in
Length172.2 in177.7 in
Width68.8 in72.3 in
Height55.6 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.511.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20053%
Total Not Requested17547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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