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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: $75,095

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $31,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,740

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $24,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
Model3-SeriesXLR
TrimM3XLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,500 $104,215
Base Invoice $59,100 $92,230
Executive Package 3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Executive Package 3,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Options (change) 10,600 0
Options (change) 9,645 0
Destination 995 840
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $75,095 $106,355
Total Invoice $69,740 $94,370

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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: $28,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,327
Model Year20162009
Model3-SeriesXLR
TrimM3XLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$75,095$106,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,095$103,760
Total Invoice$69,740$94,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,740$92,067

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20162009
Model3-SeriesXLR
TrimM3XLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,820$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,303

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20162009
Model3-SeriesXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in105.7 in
Length182.5 in177.7 in
Width71.3 in72.3 in
Height56.3 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.011.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

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