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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: $82,025

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $20,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,755

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesXLR
TrimM3XLR-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,550 $99,160
Base Invoice $62,345 $87,757
Convenience Package 2,900  
Premium Package 1,350  
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200
Convenience Package 2,640  
Premium Package 1,230  
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996
Options (change) 11,900 1,200
Options (change) 10,835 996
Destination 875 840
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $82,025 $102,500
Total Invoice $75,755 $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: $20,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,512
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesXLR
TrimM3XLR-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/45-19
Total Price$82,025$102,500
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,620$102,500
Total Invoice$75,755$90,893
Adjustments for Features-3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,381$90,893

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesXLR
TrimM3XLR-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,845$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesXLR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length180.6 in177.7 in
Width70.2 in72.3 in
Height54.5 in50.4 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested24017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

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