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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,000

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $28,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,009

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $25,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelXLRXLRSQ5
TrimBaseXLR-V3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $53,300
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $49,570
Platinum Edition 5,000    
Luxury Package     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Platinum Edition 2,962    
Luxury Package     1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 5,000 0 3,775
Options (change) 2,962 0 3,514
Destination 840 840 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $86,490 $101,300 $58,000
Total Invoice $79,210 $89,897 $54,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,293
Model Year200820082016
ModelXLRXLRSQ5
TrimBaseXLR-V3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/45-20
Total Price$86,490$101,300$58,000
Adjustments for Features-3,175-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,315$99,225$58,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,910$0
Total Invoice$79,210$89,897$54,009
Adjustments for Features-2,908-1,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,302$88,056$54,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,754$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year200820082016
ModelXLRXLRSQ5
TrimBaseXLR-V3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,265$13,165$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,908-1,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRSQ5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.5 in
Length177.7 in183.0 in
Width72.3 in75.2 in
Height50.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XLR

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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