Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)
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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,645

Cadillac STS Luxury

Difference: $25,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,375

Cadillac STS Luxury

Difference: $23,873

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
STS
XLR

Model Year 2011 2011 2008 2008

Model STS STS XLR XLR

Trim Luxury Premium Base XLR-V

Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.

Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $80,650 $99,160

Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $75,408 $87,757

Luxury Level Two Package 3,950

Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,200

Luxury Level Two Package 3,476

Chrome-plated alloy wheels 996

Options (change) 3,950 0 0 1,200

Options (change) 3,476 0 0 996

Destination 875 875 840 840

Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300

Total Price $55,645 $57,255 $81,490 $102,500

Total Invoice $52,375 $54,154 $76,248 $90,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,534
Model Year	2011	2011	2008	2008
Model	STS	STS	XLR	XLR
Trim	Luxury	Premium	Base	XLR-V
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.

Engine	302hp V6	302hp V6	320hp V8	443hp V8
Transmission	T6	T6	T6	T6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	300, 15	300, 15	250, 9	250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)	235/50-17	235/50-18	235/50-18	235/45-19
Total Price	$55,645	$57,255	$81,490	$102,500
Adjustments for Features	0	-700	-6,775	-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$55,645	$56,555	$74,715	$94,675
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$910	$0	$19,960
Total Invoice	$52,375	$54,154	$76,248	$90,893
Adjustments for Features	0	-662	-6,339	-6,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$52,375	$53,492	$69,909	$83,954
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$1,117	$0	$14,045

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year	2011	2011	2008	2008
Model	STS	STS	XLR	XLR
Trim	Luxury	Premium	Base	XLR-V
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100	$1100	$1100	$1100
RWD	$0	$0	$0	$0
Accessories
Adaptive cruise control			$600
Cruise control	$150	$150		$150
Power rear side windows	$200	$200
Remote start	$150	$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Brake assist	$50	$50
Side curtain airbags	$350	$350
Tires, run-flat			$150	$150
Cargo Management
Rear seat pass-through	$100	$100
Climate Control
Automatic air recirculation	$100	$100
Rain-sensing wipers			$175	$175
Rear air vents with manual controls	$150	$150
Variable intermittent wipers	$75	$75
Drivetrain
Limited-slip rear differential		$300
Exterior
Laminated front side windows	$200	$200
Power retractable hardtop			$6750	$6750
Rear spoiler		$200
Infotainment
Bluetooth cell phone link	$100	$100
Rear seat audio controls	$25	$25
Surround sound	$250	$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming headlights	$200	$200
Compass	$0
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	$25
Seats and Interior Trim
Center armrest(s), second row	$50	$50
Heated second row seats	$200	$200
Leather door panel trim			$250	$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel				$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces				$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather				$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel	$150	$150	$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electrical			$500	$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks		$200	$200	$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels				$850
Polished alloy wheels	$350	$350	$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)		$0		$0
Total Value of Features	$3,975	$4,675	$10,750	$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments	$0	$700	$6,775	$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments	0	-662	-6,339	-6,939

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	STS	XLR
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.

Wheelbase	116.4 in	105.7 in
Length	196.7 in	177.7 in
Width	72.6 in	72.3 in
Height	57.6 in	50.4 in
Curb Weight	3,974 lb.	3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	38.7 in	37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	58.6 in	54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room	54.6 in	53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom	42.6 in	42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom	37.9 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	57.4 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room	55.6 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom	38.3 in	0.0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.8	11.6 ft³

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
Feature	Value	Requested?
Xenon HID headlights	500	Yes
Headlight washers	50	Yes
Auto-dimming headlights	200	No
Navigation system	600	Yes
Surround sound	250	No
DVD-compatible player	0	Yes
Rear seat audio controls	25	No
Voice control for nav and audio	100	Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)	350	No
Total Requested	1250	60%
Total Not Requested	825	40%