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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: $56,835

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $49,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,335

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $43,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelXLRMustang
TrimXLR-VShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $104,215 $53,645
Base Invoice $92,230 $48,449
Electronics Package   2,340
Electronics Package   2,036
Options (change) 0 2,340
Options (change) 0 2,036
Destination 840 850
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $106,355 $56,835
Total Invoice $94,370 $51,335

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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: $40,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,761
Model Year20092011
ModelXLRMustang
TrimXLR-VShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine443hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$106,355$56,835
Adjustments for Features-9,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,030$56,835
Total Invoice$94,370$51,335
Adjustments for Features-8,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,096$51,335

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092011
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 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
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
Convertible top boot (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
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 
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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 
Total Value of Features$15,440$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092011
ModelXLRMustang
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length177.7 in188.1 in
Width72.3 in73.9 in
Height50.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,953 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft39.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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