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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,305

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $22,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $19,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelSTSXLRXLR
TrimPremiumPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,380 $86,215 $104,215
Base Invoice $53,279 $78,887 $92,230
Platinum Edition 8,050    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,000 1,200
Platinum Edition 7,084    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   830 996
Options (change) 8,050 1,000 1,200
Options (change) 7,084 830 996
Destination 875 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $65,305 $88,055 $107,555
Total Invoice $61,238 $80,557 $95,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,219
Model Year201120092009
ModelSTSXLRXLR
TrimPremiumPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$65,305$88,055$107,555
Adjustments for Features0-5,575-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$82,480$102,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950
Total Invoice$61,238$80,557$95,366
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-4,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$75,457$90,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,365

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year201120092009
ModelSTSXLRXLR
TrimPremiumPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$10,950$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,575$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,100-4,544

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.4 in105.7 in
Length196.7 in177.7 in
Width72.6 in72.3 in
Height57.6 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.811.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%

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