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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: $53,150

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $48,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,492

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $40,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelXLRA4 / S4
TrimXLR-VS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,160 $47,300
Base Invoice $87,757 $43,990
Navigation Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Proximity key   550
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Navigation Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Obstacle detection, rear   511
Proximity key   511
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 0 4,975
Options (change) 0 4,627
Destination 840 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $53,150
Total Invoice $89,897 $49,492

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,048
Model Year20082012
ModelXLRA4 / S4
TrimXLR-VS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$101,300$53,150
Adjustments for Features-4,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,390$53,150
Total Invoice$89,897$49,492
Adjustments for Features-4,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,540$49,492

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelXLRA4 / S4
TrimXLR-VS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,915$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3570

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelXLRA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in185.2 in
Width72.3 in71.9 in
Height50.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.6 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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