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Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $70,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $64,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelXLRXLRSonicSonic
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $14,462 $15,832
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     375  
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     330  
Options (change) 0 0 375 0
Options (change) 0 0 330 0
Destination 840 840 795 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $16,235 $17,460
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $15,587 $16,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,125
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelXLRXLRSonicSonic
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$87,055$106,355$16,235$17,460
Adjustments for Features-16,395-15,9450-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,660$90,410$16,235$16,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0$750
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$15,587$16,627
Adjustments for Features-15,015-14,1480-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,712$80,222$15,587$16,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,510$0$588

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelXLRXLRSonicSonic
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$19,115$18,665$2,720$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,395$15,945$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,015-14,1480-452

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRSonic
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length177.7 in173.1 in
Width72.3 in68.3 in
Height50.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%

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