Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)
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Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,645

Cadillac STS Luxury

Difference: $25,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,375

Cadillac STS Luxury

Difference: $23,873

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
XLR
STS

Model Year 2008 2008 2011 2011

Model XLR XLR STS STS

Trim Base XLR-V Luxury Premium

Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan

Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $50,820 $56,380

Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $48,024 $53,279

Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,200

Luxury Level Two Package 3,950

Chrome-plated alloy wheels 996

Luxury Level Two Package 3,476

Options (change) 0 1,200 3,950 0

Options (change) 0 996 3,476 0

Destination 840 840 875 875

Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0

Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $55,645 $57,255

Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $52,375 $54,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,534
Model Year	2008	2008	2011	2011
Model	XLR	XLR	STS	STS
Trim	Base	XLR-V	Luxury	Premium
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan

Engine	320hp V8	443hp V8	302hp V6	302hp V6
Transmission	T6	T6	T6	T6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	250, 9	250, 9	300, 15	?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)	235/50-18	235/45-19	235/50-17	235/50-18
Total Price	$81,490	$102,500	$55,645	$57,255
Adjustments for Features	-6,775	-7,825	0	-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$74,715	$94,675	$55,645	$56,555
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$19,960	$0	$910
Total Invoice	$76,248	$90,893	$52,375	$54,154
Adjustments for Features	-6,339	-6,939	0	-662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$69,909	$83,954	$52,375	$53,492
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$14,045	$0	$1,117

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year	2008	2008	2011	2011
Model	XLR	XLR	STS	STS
Trim	Base	XLR-V	Luxury	Premium
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100	$1100	$1100	$1100
RWD	$0	$0	$0	$0
Accessories
Adaptive cruise control	$600
Cruise control		$150	$150	$150
Power rear side windows			$200	$200
Remote start			$150	$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Brake assist			$50	$50
Side curtain airbags			$350	$350
Tires, run-flat	$150	$150
Cargo Management
Rear seat pass-through			$100	$100
Climate Control
Automatic air recirculation			$100	$100
Rain-sensing wipers	$175	$175
Rear air vents with manual controls			$150	$150
Variable intermittent wipers			$75	$75
Drivetrain
Limited-slip rear differential				$300
Exterior
Laminated front side windows			$200	$200
Power retractable hardtop	$6750	$6750
Rear spoiler				$200
Infotainment
Bluetooth cell phone link			$100	$100
Rear seat audio controls			$25	$25
Surround sound			$250	$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming headlights			$200	$200
Compass			$0
Head-up display (HUD)	$350	$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse	$25	$25
Steering-linked headlights	$150	$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors			$25	$25
Seats and Interior Trim
Center armrest(s), second row			$50	$50
Heated second row seats			$200	$200
Leather door panel trim	$250	$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel		$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces		$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather		$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel	$150		$150	$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electrical	$500	$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks	$200	$200		$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels		$850
Polished alloy wheels	$350		$350	$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)		$0		$0
Total Value of Features	$10,750	$11,800	$3,975	$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments	$6,775	$7,825	$0	$700
Value of Feature Adjustments	-6,339	-6,939	0	-662

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	XLR	STS
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan

Wheelbase	105.7 in	116.4 in
Length	177.7 in	196.7 in
Width	72.3 in	72.6 in
Height	50.4 in	57.6 in
Curb Weight	3,675 lb.	3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	37.6 in	38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	54.3 in	58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room	53.0 in	54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom	42.6 in	42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom	0.0 in	37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	0.0 in	57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room	0.0 in	55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom	0.0 in	38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.4 ft³	13.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.6 ft³	13.8 ft³

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
Feature	Value	Requested?
Xenon HID headlights	500	Yes
Headlight washers	50	Yes
Auto-dimming headlights	200	No
Navigation system	600	Yes
Surround sound	250	No
DVD-compatible player	0	Yes
Rear seat audio controls	25	No
Voice control for nav and audio	100	Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)	350	No
Total Requested	1250	60%
Total Not Requested	825	40%