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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,875

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $38,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,595

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $36,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLR2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseXLR-V228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $29,710 $39,830
Premium Package     4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,000  
Cold Weather Package     700 550
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
Wood trim     500 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunroof       0
Premium Package     3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Dynamic Handling Package     910  
Cold Weather Package     635 500
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
Wood trim     455 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 0 0 9,850 5,550
Options (change) 0 0 8,960 5,050
Destination 840 840 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $42,875 $49,575
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $39,595 $45,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,260
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLR2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseXLR-V228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine320hp V8443hp V8240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$42,875$49,575
Adjustments for Features-4,695-5,2450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,795$96,055$42,875$49,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$6,475
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$39,595$45,805
Adjustments for Features-4,393-4,6550-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,855$85,242$39,595$45,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,387$0$6,002

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLR2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseXLR-V228iM235i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,715$12,265$7,020$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,695$5,245$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,393-4,6550-208

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelXLR2-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in105.9 in
Length177.7 in174.5 in
Width72.3 in69.8 in
Height50.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested265565%
Total Not Requested145035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested185577%
Total Not Requested55023%

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