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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,695

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $29,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,970

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $22,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelXLR3-Series
TrimXLR-VM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,215 $65,500
Base Invoice $92,230 $61,595
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Executive Package   4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Executive Package   3,770
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Wood trim   0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 10,200
Options (change) 0 9,380
Destination 840 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $106,355 $76,695
Total Invoice $94,370 $71,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,451
Model Year20092018
ModelXLR3-Series
TrimXLR-VM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/40-18
Total Price$106,355$76,695
Adjustments for Features-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,285$76,695
Total Invoice$94,370$71,970
Adjustments for Features-9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,421$71,970

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelXLR3-Series
TrimXLR-VM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,915$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelXLR3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in182.5 in
Width72.3 in71.3 in
Height50.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

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