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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,070

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $47,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,745

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $44,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelXLRXLRA3A3
TrimBaseXLR-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $25,361 $27,853
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     930 930
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 0 0 5,975 5,975
Options (change) 0 0 5,559 5,559
Destination 840 840 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 -1,300
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $34,070 $35,450
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $31,745 $32,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,997
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelXLRXLRA3A3
TrimBaseXLR-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8443hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$81,490$101,300$34,070$35,450
Adjustments for Features-10,160-10,7100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,330$90,590$34,070$34,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$430
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$31,745$32,937
Adjustments for Features-9,506-9,5040-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,742$80,393$31,745$32,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,651$0$309

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelXLRXLRA3A3
TrimBaseXLR-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,850$14,400$3,690$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,160$10,710$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,506-9,5040-883

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelXLRA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length177.7 in168.7 in
Width72.3 in69.5 in
Height50.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120572%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120572%
Total Not Requested47528%

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