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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: $26,290

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,931

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $54,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $23,145
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $22,144
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 0 0 2,270
Options (change) 0 0 1,912
Destination 840 840 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $26,290
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $24,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,210
Model Year200920092017
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-VGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$87,055$106,355$26,290
Adjustments for Features-9,375-8,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,680$97,430$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$24,931
Adjustments for Features-8,586-7,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,141$86,451$24,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,310$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092017
ModelXLRXLRMazda3
TrimPlatinumXLR-VGrand Touring
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
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,850$14,400$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,375$8,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,586-7,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelXLRMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length177.7 in180.3 in
Width72.3 in70.7 in
Height50.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested117557%
Total Not Requested87543%

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