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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $50,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $45,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelXLRXLRTLTL
TrimPlatinumXLR-VBaseType-S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation system     2,500  
Navigation system     2,292  
Options (change) 0 0 2,500 0
Options (change) 0 0 2,292 0
Destination 840 840 715 715
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,813
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelXLRXLRTLTL
TrimPlatinumXLR-VBaseType-S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$87,055$106,355$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-9,735-9,2850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,320$97,070$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0$1,825
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-8,916-8,2390-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,811$86,131$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,320$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelXLRXLRTLTL
TrimPlatinumXLR-VBaseType-S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player  $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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$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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$14,650$14,200$4,915$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,735$9,285$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,916-8,2390-161

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
ModelXLRTL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.9 in
Length177.7 in189.3 in
Width72.3 in72.2 in
Height50.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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