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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,390

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $40,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,268

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $33,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRA5 / S5
TrimXLR-VS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,160 $51,400
Base Invoice $87,757 $47,802
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   466
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 0 6,865
Options (change) 0 6,341
Destination 840 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $101,300 $60,390
Total Invoice $89,897 $56,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,281
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRA5 / S5
TrimXLR-VS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine443hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,300$60,390
Adjustments for Features-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,400$60,390
Total Invoice$89,897$56,268
Adjustments for Features-4,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,549$56,268

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRA5 / S5
TrimXLR-VS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,090$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3480

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length177.7 in182.1 in
Width72.3 in73.0 in
Height50.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.6 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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