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Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,105

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $31,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,130

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $24,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRRC
TrimXLR-VF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,160 $62,805
Base Invoice $87,757 $58,408
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,200  
All Weather Package   280
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation Package   1,530
Leather seating surfaces   800
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 996  
All Weather Package   259
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation Package   1,416
Leather seating surfaces   736
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Options (change) 1,200 7,350
Options (change) 996 6,772
Destination 840 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $102,500 $71,105
Total Invoice $90,893 $66,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,833
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRRC
TrimXLR-VF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine443hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,500$71,105
Adjustments for Features-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,940$71,105
Total Invoice$90,893$66,130
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,963$66,130

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRRC
TrimXLR-VF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,115$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length177.7 in184.8 in
Width72.3 in72.4 in
Height50.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested99044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

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