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Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $51,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $46,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelXLROptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $30,500
Base Invoice $78,887 $28,380
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,000  
Technology Package   3,000
Limited Package   2,100
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 830  
Technology Package   2,727
Limited Package   1,925
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 1,000 5,500
Options (change) 830 4,985
Destination 840 895
Total Price $88,055 $36,895
Total Invoice $80,557 $34,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,720
Model Year20092018
ModelXLROptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$88,055$36,895
Adjustments for Features-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,145$36,895
Total Invoice$80,557$34,260
Adjustments for Features-3,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,980$34,260

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelXLROptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,975$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelXLROptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length177.7 in191.1 in
Width72.3 in73.2 in
Height50.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested237577%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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