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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $50,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $45,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelXLRXLRRDX
TrimPlatinumXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $32,895
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $30,646
Technology Package     3,100
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 0 0 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 2,843
Destination 840 840 885
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $36,880
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,623
Model Year200920092012
ModelXLRXLRRDX
TrimPlatinumXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/55-18
Total Price$87,055$106,355$36,880
Adjustments for Features-8,440-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,615$98,365$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$34,374
Adjustments for Features-7,730-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,997$87,280$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,283$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092012
ModelXLRXLRRDX
TrimPlatinumXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$14,715$14,265$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,440$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,730-7,0900

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRRDX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length177.7 in180.7 in
Width72.3 in73.6 in
Height50.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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