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Cadillac XLR vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $51,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $47,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelXLRXLRNitro
TrimBaseXLR-VShock
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $27,245
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $26,302
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200  
Media Center 730N     1,500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996  
Media Center 730N     1,365
Options (change) 0 1,200 1,500
Options (change) 0 996 1,365
Destination 840 840 750
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $29,495
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,415
Model Year200820082011
ModelXLRXLRNitro
TrimBaseXLR-VShock
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/50-20
Total Price$81,490$102,500$29,495
Adjustments for Features-8,995-10,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,495$92,455$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,960$0
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$28,417
Adjustments for Features-8,416-8,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,832$81,985$28,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,153$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820082011
ModelXLRXLRNitro
TrimBaseXLR-VShock
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Sliding load floor  $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $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$0
Total Value of Features$15,390$16,440$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,995$10,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,416-8,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082011
ModelXLRNitro
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in108.8 in
Length177.7 in178.9 in
Width72.3 in73.1 in
Height50.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%

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