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Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,185

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $53,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,825

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $45,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelXLRISIS
TrimXLR-V250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $99,160 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $87,757 $38,308 $43,374
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Headlight washers   100 100
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Navigation system   2,277 2,277
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 0 6,120 6,120
Options (change) 0 5,642 5,642
Destination 840 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $101,300 $48,185 $53,635
Total Invoice $89,897 $44,825 $49,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,998
Model Year200820122012
ModelXLRISIS
TrimXLR-V250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$101,300$48,185$53,635
Adjustments for Features-1,2100-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,090$48,185$52,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$89,897$44,825$49,891
Adjustments for Features-1,0740-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,823$44,825$48,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820122012
ModelXLRISIS
TrimXLR-V250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$2,855$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0740-977

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelXLRIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length177.7 in182.5 in
Width72.3 in70.9 in
Height50.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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