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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $30,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $27,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRRL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $48,200
Base Invoice $78,887 $44,098
Advance Package   7,950
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 0 7,950
Options (change) 0 7,194
Destination 840 895
Total Price $87,055 $57,045
Total Invoice $79,727 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,295
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRRL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$87,055$57,045
Adjustments for Features-4,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,420$57,045
Total Invoice$79,727$52,187
Adjustments for Features-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,482$52,187

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRRL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,075$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2450

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRRL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.2 in
Length177.7 in195.8 in
Width72.3 in72.7 in
Height50.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.6 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

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