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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: $25,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $61,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,921

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $55,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-Vs
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $19,545
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $18,303
Tech Package     1,835
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,578
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 0 0 5,360
Options (change) 0 0 4,823
Destination 840 840 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $25,700
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $23,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,846
Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-Vs
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$87,055$106,355$25,700
Adjustments for Features-10,875-10,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,180$95,930$25,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$23,921
Adjustments for Features-9,960-9,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,767$85,120$23,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,353$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-Vs
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
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 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$14,650$14,200$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,875$10,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,960-9,2500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelXLRMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in180.7 in
Width72.3 in69.1 in
Height50.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft311.8 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217559%
Total Not Requested150041%

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