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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: $94,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,210

Cadillac XLR   
Difference: $89,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRR8
TrimBaseXLR-VSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $175,100
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $162,843
Platinum Edition 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,000
Platinum Edition 2,962    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,790
Options (change) 5,000 0 3,575
Options (change) 2,962 0 3,325
Destination 840 840 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $86,490 $101,300 $181,225
Total Invoice $79,210 $89,897 $168,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,945
Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRR8
TrimBaseXLR-VSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/35-19
Total Price$86,490$101,300$181,225
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,390$101,300$178,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,910$0
Total Invoice$79,210$89,897$168,718
Adjustments for Features-1,0070-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,203$89,897$166,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,694$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRR8
TrimBaseXLR-VSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
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  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$13,275$12,175$14,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0070-2,570

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082017
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 Spyder V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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