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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: $70,300

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $31,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,451

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $24,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimXLR-VS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $99,160 $62,300
Base Invoice $87,757 $57,940
Luxury Package   1,350
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Luxury Package   1,256
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 0 7,025
Options (change) 0 6,536
Destination 840 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $70,300
Total Invoice $89,897 $65,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,138
Model Year20082018
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimXLR-VS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine443hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$101,300$70,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,300$65,260
Total Invoice$89,897$65,451
Adjustments for Features0-4,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,897$60,759

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

Model Year20082018
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimXLR-VS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,865$16,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,692

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

Model Year20082018
ModelXLRA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in108.9 in
Length177.7 in184.0 in
Width72.3 in72.7 in
Height50.4 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 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 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft39.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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