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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: $97,225

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,760

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $4,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelXLR5-Series
TrimXLR-VM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,215 $90,200
Base Invoice $92,230 $83,165
Wood trim   0
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Wood trim   0
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 0 4,800
Options (change) 0 4,370
Destination 840 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $106,355 $97,225
Total Invoice $94,370 $89,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year20092013
ModelXLR5-Series
TrimXLR-VM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19265/40-19
Total Price$106,355$97,225
Adjustments for Features-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,335$97,225
Total Invoice$94,370$89,760
Adjustments for Features-1,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,578$89,760

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelXLR5-Series
TrimXLR-VM5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,765$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelXLR5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length177.7 in193.1 in
Width72.3 in73.2 in
Height50.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft318.4 ft3

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