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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,175

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $5,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,557

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $3,653

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelXLRA8
TrimBaseA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $78,050
Base Invoice $75,408 $72,587
Platinum Edition 5,000  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Leather door panel trim   750
Platinum Edition 2,962  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 5,000 2,250
Options (change) 2,962 2,095
Destination 840 875
Total Price $86,490 $81,175
Total Invoice $79,210 $75,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20082011
ModelXLRA8
TrimBaseA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$86,490$81,175
Adjustments for Features-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,420$81,175
Total Invoice$79,210$75,557
Adjustments for Features-1,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,314$75,557

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082011
ModelXLRA8
TrimBaseA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
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 $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,140$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8960

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082011
ModelXLRA8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in117.8 in
Length177.7 in202.2 in
Width72.3 in76.7 in
Height50.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XLR

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

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