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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,770

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $20,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,183

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $14,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimXLR-VRS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $99,160 $77,900
Base Invoice $87,757 $72,448
Comfort Package   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Comfort Package   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 0 1,975
Options (change) 0 1,840
Destination 840 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $80,770
Total Invoice $89,897 $75,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,249
Model Year20082013
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimXLR-VRS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine443hp V8450hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19265/35-19
Total Price$101,300$80,770
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,300$80,195
Total Invoice$89,897$75,183
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,897$74,648

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082013
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimXLR-VRS 5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
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 
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,115$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082013
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in108.3 in
Length177.7 in182.1 in
Width72.3 in73.0 in
Height50.4 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 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 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.6 ft310.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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