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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: $81,525

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $20,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,295

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelXLR3-Series
TrimXLR-VM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $99,160 $68,750
Base Invoice $87,757 $63,430
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,200  
Premium Package   2,500
245/35ZR19   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Leather door panel trim   1,100
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 996  
Premium Package   2,275
245/35ZR19   1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Leather door panel trim   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,200 10,150
Options (change) 996 9,240
Destination 840 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $102,500 $81,525
Total Invoice $90,893 $75,295

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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: $21,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,087
Model Year20082013
ModelXLR3-Series
TrimXLR-VM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/35-19
Total Price$102,500$81,525
Adjustments for Features0-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,500$80,995
Total Invoice$90,893$75,295
Adjustments for Features0-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,893$74,806

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelXLR3-Series
TrimXLR-VM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat$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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelXLR3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length177.7 in180.6 in
Width72.3 in70.2 in
Height50.4 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested137584%
Total Not Requested26516%

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