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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: $52,800

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $28,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,171

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $27,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $49,200
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $45,756
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 0 0 2,675
Options (change) 0 0 2,490
Destination 840 840 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $52,800
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $49,171

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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: $22,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,650
Model Year200820082016
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$52,800
Adjustments for Features-5,800-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,690$94,950$52,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$49,171
Adjustments for Features-5,427-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,821$84,262$49,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,441$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820082016
ModelXLRXLRA4 / S4
TrimBaseXLR-VS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $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
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $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$12,465$13,015$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,427-5,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
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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