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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $101,300

Cadillac XLR XLR-V   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,897

Cadillac XLR XLR-V   
Difference: $18,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelXLRA8 / S8
TrimXLR-VS8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,160 $115,900
Base Invoice $87,757 $107,788
Wood trim   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 840 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $116,850
Total Invoice $89,897 $108,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR XLR-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,216
Model Year20082017
ModelXLRA8 / S8
TrimXLR-VS8 Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19275/35-21
Total Price$101,300$116,850
Adjustments for Features0-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,300$110,805
Total Invoice$89,897$108,738
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,897$103,113

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082017
ModelXLRA8 / S8
TrimXLR-VS8 Plus
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 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,475$16,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,625

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082017
ModelXLRA8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in117.8 in
Length177.7 in202.6 in
Width72.3 in76.7 in
Height50.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft314.2 ft3

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