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Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $62,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $57,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-Vs
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $17,535
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $16,416
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Navigation system     1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net     40
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Navigation system     1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 0 0 6,265
Options (change) 0 0 5,524
Destination 840 840 650
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $24,450
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $22,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,410
Model Year200920092008
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-Vs
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$87,055$106,355$24,450
Adjustments for Features-12,805-12,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,250$94,000$24,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$22,590
Adjustments for Features-11,727-10,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,000$83,407$22,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,407$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092008
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-Vs
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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 
Compass  $0
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$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$15,975$15,525$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,805$12,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,727-10,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelXLRMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in178.3 in
Width72.3 in69.1 in
Height50.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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