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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: $56,500

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $30,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,605

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $27,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelXLRA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $86,215 $42,000 $58,250
Base Invoice $78,887 $39,060 $54,174
Prestige Package   8,300 5,700
Wind blocker   0  
Comfort Package   2,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Wood trim   400 500
Prestige Package   7,719 5,302
Wind blocker   0  
Comfort Package   2,232 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Wood trim   372 466
Options (change) 0 13,675 10,175
Options (change) 0 12,720 9,467
Destination 840 825 825
Total Price $87,055 $56,500 $69,250
Total Invoice $79,727 $52,605 $64,466

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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: $27,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,228
Model Year200920102010
ModelXLRA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$87,055$56,500$69,250
Adjustments for Features-3,1600-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,895$56,500$67,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,750
Total Invoice$79,727$52,605$64,466
Adjustments for Features-2,8940-1,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,833$52,605$62,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,999

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200920102010
ModelXLRA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,715$9,555$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8940-1,862

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092010
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.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.9 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 in46.9 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested262573%
Total Not Requested96527%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137566%
Total Not Requested71534%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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