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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,345

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $53,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,002

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $50,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelXLRXLRMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseXLR-VV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200      
Pony Package     1,195    
Interior Upgrade Package     450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces     695 695  
Front side airbags     370 370 370
235/50ZR18       825 825
Rear spoiler       0 0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996      
Pony Package     1,040    
Interior Upgrade Package     392 392 392
Leather seating surfaces     605 605  
Front side airbags     322 322 322
235/50ZR18       718 718
Rear spoiler       0 0
Options (change) 0 1,200 2,710 2,340 1,645
Options (change) 0 996 2,359 2,037 1,432
Destination 840 840 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $28,345 $33,025 $33,510
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $26,002 $30,226 $30,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,958
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelXLRXLRMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseXLR-VV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$81,490$102,500$28,345$33,025$33,510
Adjustments for Features-10,995-11,5450-75-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,495$90,955$28,345$32,950$33,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$4,605$4,840
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$26,002$30,226$30,682
Adjustments for Features-10,288-10,2380-69-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,960$80,655$26,002$30,157$30,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,695$0$4,155$4,382

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelXLRXLRMustangMustangMustang
TrimBaseXLR-VV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
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   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
MP3-compatible player  $50 $50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$16,865$17,415$5,870$5,945$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,995$11,545$0$75$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,288-10,2380-69-298

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082006
ModelXLRMustang
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length177.7 in187.6 in
Width72.3 in73.9 in
Height50.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

235/50ZR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50ZR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

235/50ZR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50ZR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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