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BMW i3 vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $45,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $40,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Modeli3XLR
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,400 $80,650
Base Invoice $39,690 $75,408
Tera World 2,500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Platinum Edition   5,000
Tera World 2,275  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Platinum Edition   2,962
Options (change) 5,550 5,000
Options (change) 5,050 2,962
Destination 995 840
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,445 $86,490
Total Invoice $38,235 $79,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,793
Model Year20162008
Modeli3XLR
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E320hp V8
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/50-18
Total Price$41,445$86,490
Adjustments for Features0-6,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$79,740
Total Invoice$38,235$79,210
Adjustments for Features0-6,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$73,028

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20162008
Modeli3XLR
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,190$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,182

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20162008
Modeli3XLR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length157.4 in177.7 in
Width69.9 in72.3 in
Height62.1 in50.4 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XLR

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000133%
Total Not Requested-250-33%

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