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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $25,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,721

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $24,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $48,800 $57,125
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $45,385 $53,127
Convenience Package     1,550 2,275
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     450  
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Wood trim       400
Convenience Package     1,442 2,115
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Heated front seats     418  
Navigation system     1,953 1,813
Obstacle detection, rear     325 325
Wood trim       373
Options (change) 0 0 5,925 5,450
Options (change) 0 0 5,511 5,069
Destination 840 840 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 1,700
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $55,550 $65,100
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $51,721 $60,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,350
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$55,550$65,100
Adjustments for Features-2,800-3,350-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,690$97,950$54,000$65,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$11,100
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$51,721$60,721
Adjustments for Features-2,620-2,973-1,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,628$86,924$50,278$60,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,296$0$10,443

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$12,265$12,815$11,015$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$3,350$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,620-2,973-1,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length177.7 in180.0 in
Width72.3 in70.0 in
Height50.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft38.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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