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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: $56,050

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $31,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,114

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $26,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSXLRXLR
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $71,095 $86,215 $104,215
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $67,540 $78,887 $92,230
V-Sport Package 2,465        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595    
Polished alloy wheels   600      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         1,200
V-Sport Package 2,194        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530    
Polished alloy wheels   534      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         996
Options (change) 3,060 1,195 595 0 1,200
Options (change) 2,724 1,064 530 0 996
Destination 995 995 995 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,050 $61,685 $72,685 $87,055 $107,555
Total Invoice $53,114 $58,579 $69,065 $79,727 $95,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,220
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSXLRXLR
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$56,050$61,685$72,685$87,055$107,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-5,000-3,705-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,050$59,285$67,685$83,350$103,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,235$11,635$0$20,450
Total Invoice$53,114$58,579$69,065$79,727$95,366
Adjustments for Features0-2,279-4,751-3,393-3,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,114$56,300$64,314$76,334$92,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,186$11,200$0$15,703

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSXLRXLR
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200    
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Rear camera mirror $200$200  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,320$10,720$13,320$12,025$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$5,000$3,705$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279-4,751-3,393-3,329

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20182009
ModelCTSXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.6 in105.7 in
Length195.5 in177.7 in
Width72.2 in72.3 in
Height57.2 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.711.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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