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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: $57,450

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $24,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,497

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $22,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelXLRXLRA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseXLR-VA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $47,900 $61,100
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $44,548 $56,824
Technology Package     2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package     2,300  
Comfort Package     2,500 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Wood trim     350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Technology Package     2,696 2,696
Premium Plus Package     2,140  
Comfort Package     2,327 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Wood trim     325  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 0 0 8,625 6,975
Options (change) 0 0 8,024 6,488
Destination 840 840 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $57,450 $69,000
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $53,497 $64,237

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,603
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelXLRXLRA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseXLR-VA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
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$57,450$69,000
Adjustments for Features0-550-915-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,490$100,750$56,535$67,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$10,675
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$53,497$64,237
Adjustments for Features0-488-852-1,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,248$89,409$52,645$62,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,161$0$9,926

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelXLRXLRA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseXLR-VA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
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 
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
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$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
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $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 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,715$12,265$12,630$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$915$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-488-852-1,666

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRA5 / S5
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 Weight3,675 lb.4,046 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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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87556%
Total Not Requested67544%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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