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Cadillac XLR vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,065

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $65,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,824

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $59,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelXLRXLRPT Cruiser
TrimPlatinumXLR-VTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $18,430
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $17,346
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     625
Universal garage door opener     90
Heated front seats     250
Polished alloy wheels     350
205/50R17     125
Leather seating surfaces     525
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     575
Universal garage door opener     83
Heated front seats     230
Polished alloy wheels     322
205/50R17     115
Leather seating surfaces     483
Options (change) 0 1,200 1,965
Options (change) 0 996 1,808
Destination 840 840 670
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $107,555 $21,065
Total Invoice $79,727 $95,366 $19,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,441
Model Year200920092008
ModelXLRXLRPT Cruiser
TrimPlatinumXLR-VTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$87,055$107,555$21,065
Adjustments for Features-12,515-12,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,540$94,990$21,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,450$0
Total Invoice$79,727$95,366$19,824
Adjustments for Features-11,462-11,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,265$84,225$19,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,960$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200920092008
ModelXLRXLRPT Cruiser
TrimPlatinumXLR-VTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$18,415$18,465$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,515$12,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,462-11,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092008
ModelXLRPT Cruiser
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length177.7 in168.8 in
Width72.3 in67.1 in
Height50.4 in60.6 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft37.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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