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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,045

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $34,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,814

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $32,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelXLRA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $35,600 $38,600
Base Invoice $75,408 $33,108 $35,898
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550
Advanced Technology Package   1,400 1,400
Prestige Package   5,900 5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Cargo net   150 150
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371
Advanced Technology Package   1,302 1,302
Prestige Package   5,488 5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Cargo net   139 139
Options (change) 0 10,550 10,550
Options (change) 0 9,811 9,811
Destination 840 895 895
Total Price $81,490 $47,045 $50,045
Total Invoice $76,248 $43,814 $46,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,115
Model Year200820152015
ModelXLRA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$81,490$47,045$50,045
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,080$47,045$48,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$76,248$43,814$46,604
Adjustments for Features-1,3190-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,929$43,814$45,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820152015
ModelXLRA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$13,950$12,540$14,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3190-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelXLRA3 / S3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in102.2 in
Length177.7 in175.4 in
Width72.3 in70.2 in
Height50.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested61556%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested130036%
Total Not Requested232564%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested61556%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested130036%
Total Not Requested232564%

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