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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,995

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $27,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,540

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $23,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelXLRXLR5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseXLR-V530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $48,295 $53,180
Platinum Edition 5,000      
Premium Package     2,300  
Driving Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Proximity key       650
Platinum Edition 2,962      
Premium Package     2,115  
Driving Assistance Package     1,655 1,655
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920  
Upholstered instrument panel     460 460
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Proximity key       600
Options (change) 5,000 0 6,800 4,150
Options (change) 2,962 0 6,250 3,815
Destination 840 840 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $86,490 $101,300 $58,995 $61,595
Total Invoice $79,210 $89,897 $55,540 $57,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,569
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelXLRXLR5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseXLR-V530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$86,490$101,300$58,995$61,595
Adjustments for Features-4,645-3,545-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,845$97,755$57,770$61,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,910$0$3,825
Total Invoice$79,210$89,897$55,540$57,990
Adjustments for Features-4,254-3,146-1,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,956$86,751$54,387$57,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,795$0$3,603

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelXLRXLR5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseXLR-V530i540i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $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
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
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  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,065$11,965$9,645$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$3,545$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,254-3,146-1,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelXLR5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in117.1 in
Length177.7 in194.6 in
Width72.3 in73.5 in
Height50.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft318.7 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
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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