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Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,050

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $31,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,114

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $26,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelXLRXLRCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $51,995 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $49,395 $56,520 $67,540
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200      
V-Sport Package     2,465    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595 595
Polished alloy wheels       600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996      
V-Sport Package     2,194    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530 530
Polished alloy wheels       534  
Options (change) 0 1,200 3,060 1,195 595
Options (change) 0 996 2,724 1,064 530
Destination 840 840 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $87,055 $107,555 $56,050 $61,685 $72,685
Total Invoice $79,727 $95,366 $53,114 $58,579 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,220
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelXLRXLRCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$87,055$107,555$56,050$61,685$72,685
Adjustments for Features-3,705-3,7550-2,400-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,350$103,800$56,050$59,285$67,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,450$0$3,235$11,635
Total Invoice$79,727$95,366$53,114$58,579$69,065
Adjustments for Features-3,393-3,3290-2,279-4,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,334$92,037$53,114$56,300$64,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,703$0$3,186$11,200

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelXLRXLRCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200  
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,025$12,075$8,320$10,720$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$3,755$0$2,400$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,393-3,3290-2,279-4,751

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092018
ModelXLRCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in114.6 in
Length177.7 in195.5 in
Width72.3 in72.2 in
Height50.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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