BMW i8 vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)
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BMW i8 vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $106,355

Cadillac XLR XLR-V

Difference: $28,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,370

Cadillac XLR XLR-V

Difference: $29,632

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
i8
XLR

Model Year 2014 2009

Model i8 XLR

Trim Base XLR-V

Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hardtop conv.

Base Price $135,700 $104,215

Base Invoice $125,025 $92,230

Giga World 2,000

Giga World 1,820

Options (change) 2,000 0

Options (change) 1,820 0

Destination 950 840

Gas Tax -3,793 1,300

Total Price $134,857 $106,355

Total Invoice $124,002 $94,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR XLR-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,294
Model Year	2014	2009
Model	i8	XLR
Trim	Base	XLR-V
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.

Engine	357hp I3 PiH	443hp V8
Transmission	T6	T6
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	28/29 MPG	14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	360, 11	250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)	215/45-20	235/45-19
Total Price	$134,857	$106,355
Adjustments for Features	0	-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$134,857	$103,355
Total Invoice	$124,002	$94,370
Adjustments for Features	0	-2,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$124,002	$91,708

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	i8	XLR
Trim	Base	XLR-V
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100	$1100
AWD	$1700
RWD		$0
Accessories
Heated steering wheel		$100
Remote app	$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual	$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power		$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Around view cameras	$500
Automatic braking, low-speed	$200
Blind spot warning system	$200
Brake assist	$50
Driver drowsiness monitor	$150
Forward collision warning	$200
Knee airbag, driver	$75
Knee airbag, passenger	$75
Lane departure collision mitigation	$50
Lane departure warning	$200
Obstacle detection, front	$150
Pedestrian detection	$50
Side curtain airbags	$350
Tires, run-flat		$150
Wide-view front camera	$150
Cargo Management
Cargo net		$40
Climate Control
Automatic air recirculation	$100
Rear air vents with manual controls	$150
Residual heat	$50
Engine / Motor
3.3 kW onboard charger	$0
7 kWh battery pack	$0
Automatic start / stop	$150
Mid-engine configuration	$0
Exterior
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)		$25
Carbon fiber body structure	$0
Power retractable hardtop		$6750
Infotainment
App support	$0
Aux input	$50
Bluetooth audio streaming	$25
CD changer, in-dash		$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription	$150
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
SMS text-to-speech reader	$25
Surround sound	$250
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
Fog lights		$125
Headlight washers		$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable	$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display	$250
LED headlights	$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse		$25
Steering-linked headlights		$150
Xenon HID headlights		$500
Seats and Interior Trim
Cooled or ventilated front seats		$300
Door sill trim plates		$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat		$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat		$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat		$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat		$100
Synthetic suede headliner		$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces		$0
Wood trim		$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Auto-leveling rear shocks		$200
Electronic systems calibration selector	$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)		$0
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls	$100
Total Value of Features	$9,165	$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments	$0	$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments	0	-2,662

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	i8	XLR
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.

Wheelbase	110.2 in	105.7 in
Length	184.9 in	177.7 in
Width	76.5 in	72.3 in
Height	50.8 in	50.4 in
Curb Weight	3,455 lb.	3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	38.7 in	37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	61.1 in	54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room	0.0 in	53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom	0.0 in	42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom	32.4 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	51.5 in	0.0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.7 ft³	4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.7	11.6 ft³