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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: $67,625

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $13,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,960

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $13,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRA5 / S5
TrimBaseXLR-VS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $61,100
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $56,824
Technology Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Technology Package     2,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 0 0 5,575
Options (change) 0 0 5,186
Destination 840 840 950
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $67,625
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $62,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,768
Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRA5 / S5
TrimBaseXLR-VS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$67,625
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,490$100,750$66,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$62,960
Adjustments for Features0-488-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,248$89,409$61,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,161$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRA5 / S5
TrimBaseXLR-VS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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 
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
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$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 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $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 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,315$11,865$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-488-1,480

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082017
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.4,047 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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested76541%

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