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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,925

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $31,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,095

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $30,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLRX3X3
TrimBaseXLR-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $36,795 $41,490
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Technology Package     3,150 3,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Wood trim     500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Premium Package       2,200
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Technology Package     2,865 2,865
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Wood trim     455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 0 0 9,200 8,550
Options (change) 0 0 8,375 7,780
Destination 840 840 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $49,925 $54,375
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $46,095 $50,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,178
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLRX3X3
TrimBaseXLR-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$49,925$54,375
Adjustments for Features-3,180-3,7300-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,310$97,570$49,925$52,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$2,450
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$46,095$50,195
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,3100-1,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,273$86,587$46,095$48,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,314$0$2,254

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelXLRXLRX3X3
TrimBaseXLR-VxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
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  
Traffic 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
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
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  
Total Value of Features$11,665$12,215$8,485$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$3,730$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,975-3,3100-1,846

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082014
ModelXLRX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in183.0 in
Width72.3 in74.1 in
Height50.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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