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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,495

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $34,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,951

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $26,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelCTSXLR
TrimCTS-VXLR-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,900 $104,215
Base Invoice $65,356 $92,230
Polished alloy wheels 0  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200
Polished alloy wheels 0  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996
Options (change) 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 996
Destination 995 840
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $73,495 $107,555
Total Invoice $68,951 $95,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,820
Model Year20152009
ModelCTSXLR
TrimCTS-VXLR-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine556hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-19
Total Price$73,495$107,555
Adjustments for Features0-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,495$101,245
Total Invoice$68,951$95,366
Adjustments for Features0-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,951$89,771

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20152009
ModelCTSXLR
TrimCTS-VXLR-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,595

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20152009
ModelCTSXLR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.4 in105.7 in
Length188.5 in177.7 in
Width74.1 in72.3 in
Height55.9 in50.4 in
Curb Weight4,248 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.511.6 ft3

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