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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,770

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $18,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,455

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $18,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
Model3-SeriesXLRXLR
TrimM3BaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,600 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $51,685 $75,408 $87,757
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 750    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,200
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 685    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Xenon HID headlights 635    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Navigation system 1,640    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     996
Options (change) 4,475 0 1,200
Options (change) 4,075 0 996
Destination 695 840 840
Gas Tax 1,000 0 1,300
Total Price $62,770 $81,490 $102,500
Total Invoice $57,455 $76,248 $90,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,656
Model Year200620082008
Model3-SeriesXLRXLR
TrimM3BaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp I6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$62,770$81,490$102,500
Adjustments for Features0-5,490-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,770$76,000$96,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$57,455$76,248$90,893
Adjustments for Features0-5,137-5,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,455$71,111$85,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,426

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year200620082008
Model3-SeriesXLRXLR
TrimM3BaseXLR-V
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Brake assist$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,775$12,265$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,490$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,137-5,356

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesXLR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.3 in105.7 in
Length176.7 in177.7 in
Width69.2 in72.3 in
Height54.0 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,561 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.7 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.711.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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