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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,490

Cadillac XLR   
Difference: $55,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,210

Cadillac XLR   
Difference: $53,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelXLRXLRR8R8R8
TrimBaseXLR-VV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $129,400 $166,100 $190,600
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $120,342 $154,473 $177,258
Platinum Edition 5,000        
Navigation system     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     5,500 3,500 3,500
Platinum Edition 2,962        
Navigation system     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     5,115 3,255 3,255
Options (change) 5,000 0 8,250 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 2,962 0 7,673 3,860 3,860
Destination 840 840 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $86,490 $101,300 $141,900 $174,500 $199,000
Total Invoice $79,210 $89,897 $132,265 $162,583 $185,368

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,540
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelXLRXLRR8R8R8
TrimBaseXLR-VV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9140, 7465, 12465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$86,490$101,300$141,900$174,500$199,000
Adjustments for Features-3,805-2,7050-900-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,685$98,595$141,900$173,600$193,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,910$0$31,700$51,800
Total Invoice$79,210$89,897$132,265$162,583$185,368
Adjustments for Features-3,485-2,4010-839-4,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,725$87,496$132,265$161,744$180,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,771$0$29,479$48,166

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelXLRXLRR8R8R8
TrimBaseXLR-VV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,850$12,750$10,045$10,945$15,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$2,705$0$900$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,485-2,4010-839-4,937

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082015
ModelXLRR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length177.7 in174.4 in
Width72.3 in75.0 in
Height50.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XLR

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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