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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: $31,270

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $50,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,583

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $46,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelXLRXLRMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $30,195
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $28,548
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 0 0 200
Options (change) 0 0 160
Destination 840 840 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $31,270
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $29,583

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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: $41,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,660
Model Year200820082018
ModelXLRXLRMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine320hp V8443hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$81,490$101,300$31,270
Adjustments for Features-8,555-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,935$92,195$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$29,583
Adjustments for Features-8,005-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,243$81,817$29,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,574$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelXLRXLRMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$14,550$15,100$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,555$9,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,005-8,0800

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

Model Year20082018
ModelXLRMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.7 in90.9 in
Length177.7 in154.1 in
Width72.3 in68.3 in
Height50.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft34.6 ft3

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