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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: $68,110

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $39,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,833

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $31,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRCTS
TrimXLR-VCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $104,215 $63,215
Base Invoice $92,230 $59,106
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,200  
Wood trim   600
Polished alloy wheels   800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 996  
Wood trim   528
Polished alloy wheels   704
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,200 1,400
Options (change) 996 1,232
Destination 840 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $107,555 $68,110
Total Invoice $95,366 $63,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,051
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRCTS
TrimXLR-VCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine443hp V8556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$107,555$68,110
Adjustments for Features-7,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,245$68,110
Total Invoice$95,366$63,833
Adjustments for Features-6,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,884$63,833

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRCTS
TrimXLR-VCTS-V
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,275$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4820

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRCTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in113.4 in
Length177.7 in188.5 in
Width72.3 in74.1 in
Height50.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.6 ft310.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
2600 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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