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Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $50,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,619

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $47,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelXLRXLRMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $25,240
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $23,323
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     40
Satellite radio     430
Power retractable hardtop     1,870
Tires, run-flat     515
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,011
Cargo net     32
Satellite radio     344
Power retractable hardtop     1,723
Tires, run-flat     442
Options (change) 0 0 5,205
Options (change) 0 0 4,626
Destination 840 840 670
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $31,115
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $28,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,566
Model Year200820082008
ModelXLRXLRMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$81,490$101,300$31,115
Adjustments for Features-6,480-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,010$94,270$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$28,619
Adjustments for Features-6,063-6,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,185$83,658$28,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,473$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200820082008
ModelXLRXLRMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,600$9,150$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,063-6,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082008
ModelXLRMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in91.7 in
Length177.7 in157.3 in
Width72.3 in67.7 in
Height50.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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