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Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,760

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $47,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,138

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $45,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXLRXLRRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseXLR-VAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $24,458 $24,458
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Cargo net     40 40
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Cargo net     32 32
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Options (change) 0 0 7,375 6,675
Options (change) 0 0 6,675 6,030
Destination 840 840 650 650
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $34,460 $33,760
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $31,783 $31,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,048
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXLRXLRRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseXLR-VAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine320hp V8443hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$81,490$101,300$34,460$33,760
Adjustments for Features-11,025-11,575-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,465$89,725$33,485$33,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$275
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$31,783$31,138
Adjustments for Features-10,316-10,272-8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,932$79,625$30,884$31,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,693$0$254

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXLRXLRRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseXLR-VAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$14,200$14,750$4,150$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,025$11,575$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,316-10,272-8990

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelXLRRX-8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length177.7 in174.3 in
Width72.3 in69.7 in
Height50.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365062%
Total Not Requested220038%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340067%
Total Not Requested165033%

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