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Cadillac XLR vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,530

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $37,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,748

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $34,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRLaCrosse
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $36,065
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $34,622
Premium Group     5,000
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Premium Group     4,800
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 0 0 6,540
Options (change) 0 0 6,201
Destination 840 840 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $43,530
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $41,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,926
Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRLaCrosse
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$43,530
Adjustments for Features-3,820-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,670$96,930$43,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$41,748
Adjustments for Features-3,574-3,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,674$86,019$41,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,345$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082017
ModelXLRXLRLaCrosse
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,925$11,475$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$4,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,574-3,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082017
ModelXLRLaCrosse
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in114.4 in
Length177.7 in197.5 in
Width72.3 in73.5 in
Height50.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested247563%
Total Not Requested145037%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%

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