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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,255

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $49,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,236

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelXLRXLRExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $29,319 $32,901
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200    
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996    
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Options (change) 0 1,200 4,825 1,995
Options (change) 0 996 4,102 1,696
Destination 840 840 815 815
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,055 $107,555 $37,255 $38,360
Total Invoice $79,727 $95,366 $34,236 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,809
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelXLRXLRExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$87,055$107,555$37,255$38,360
Adjustments for Features-9,960-10,0100-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,095$97,545$37,255$36,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,450$645$0
Total Invoice$79,727$95,366$34,236$35,412
Adjustments for Features-9,122-8,8760-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,605$86,490$34,236$33,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,885$440$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelXLRXLRExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumXLR-VEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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-clad alloy wheels   $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$15,440$15,490$5,480$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,960$10,010$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,122-8,8760-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelXLRExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length177.7 in193.4 in
Width72.3 in73.7 in
Height50.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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