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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: $40,845

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $40,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,048

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $38,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $31,434 $44,734
Prestige Package     5,300  
Wood trim     350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Navigation Plus Package       3,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Prestige Package     4,927  
Wood trim     325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467
Navigation Plus Package       2,837
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 0 0 6,150 5,650
Options (change) 0 0 5,719 5,258
Destination 840 840 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $40,845 $54,645
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $38,048 $50,887

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,974
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$40,845$54,645
Adjustments for Features-5,585-6,1350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,905$95,165$40,845$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$12,500
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$38,048$50,887
Adjustments for Features-5,226-5,4440-1,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,022$84,453$38,048$49,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,431$0$11,628

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,365$12,915$6,780$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$6,135$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,226-5,4440-1,211

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082014
ModelXLRA4 / S4
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in185.1 in
Width72.3 in71.9 in
Height50.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,510 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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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested265052%
Total Not Requested249048%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested95065%
Total Not Requested51535%

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