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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: $53,160

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $48,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,972

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $41,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMustang
TrimXLR-VShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $99,160 $47,950
Base Invoice $87,757 $43,166
Premium Interior Trim Package   595
Navigation system   1,995
Xenon HID headlights   525
Premium Interior Trim Package   518
Navigation system   1,736
Xenon HID headlights   457
Options (change) 0 3,115
Options (change) 0 2,711
Destination 840 795
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $101,300 $53,160
Total Invoice $89,897 $47,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,809
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMustang
TrimXLR-VShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine443hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$101,300$53,160
Adjustments for Features-9,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,155$53,160
Total Invoice$89,897$47,972
Adjustments for Features-8,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,781$47,972

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMustang
TrimXLR-VShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$15,040$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,810 lb.4,023 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 Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%

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