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Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $39,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,612

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRES
TrimPlatinum350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $36,725
Base Invoice $78,887 $34,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 0 9,600
Options (change) 0 8,840
Destination 840 875
Total Price $87,055 $47,200
Total Invoice $79,727 $44,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,131
Model Year20092012
ModelXLRES
TrimPlatinum350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$87,055$47,200
Adjustments for Features-5,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,070$47,200
Total Invoice$79,727$44,115
Adjustments for Features-5,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,246$44,115

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRES
TrimPlatinum350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$11,740$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4810

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length177.7 in191.1 in
Width72.3 in71.1 in
Height50.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%

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