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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: $84,195

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $22,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,365

Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T   
Difference: $16,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelXLRA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimXLR-VA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,215 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $92,230 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Luxury Package   4,200 4,200  
Premium Package   4,000 4,000  
Wood trim       0
Luxury Package   3,906 3,906  
Premium Package   3,720 3,720  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 8,200 8,200 0
Options (change) 0 7,626 7,626 0
Destination 840 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $106,355 $84,195 $92,995 $113,395
Total Invoice $94,370 $78,365 $86,549 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,825
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelXLRA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimXLR-VA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$106,355$84,195$92,995$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,955-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,355$82,240$91,040$108,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$26,325
Total Invoice$94,370$78,365$86,549$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,820-1,819-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,370$76,545$84,730$101,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,185$24,482

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelXLRA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimXLR-VA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,740$12,695$12,695$15,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,955$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,820-1,819-4,495

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092014
ModelXLRA8 / S8
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 Weight3,810 lb.4,685 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

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