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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $33,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $30,160

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRMDX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,215 $43,030
Base Invoice $78,887 $39,863
Advance Package   9,625
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 0 9,625
Options (change) 0 8,809
Destination 840 895
Total Price $87,055 $53,550
Total Invoice $79,727 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,701
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRMDX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$87,055$53,550
Adjustments for Features-2,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,370$53,550
Total Invoice$79,727$49,567
Adjustments for Features-2,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,268$49,567

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRMDX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,765$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRMDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length177.7 in191.6 in
Width72.3 in78.5 in
Height50.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.442.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested191548%

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