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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $43,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,522

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $40,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007200720072007
ModelXLRXLRC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseXLR-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Power driver seat     600 600    
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
CD changer, remote     420 420 420 420
Power driver seat     558 558    
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
CD changer, remote     391 391 391 391
Options (change) 0 0 7,710 7,710 7,110 7,110
Options (change) 0 0 7,172 7,172 6,614 6,614
Destination 840 840 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $38,135 $41,885 $45,885 $46,485
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $35,522 $39,009 $42,729 $43,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,611
Model Year200820082007200720072007
ModelXLRXLRC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseXLR-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$81,490$101,300$38,135$41,885$45,885$46,485
Adjustments for Features-10,810-11,3600-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,680$89,940$38,135$40,660$45,585$44,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0$2,525$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$35,522$39,009$42,729$43,287
Adjustments for Features-10,115-10,0810-1,141-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,133$79,816$35,522$37,868$42,450$41,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,683$0$2,346$6,928$6,345

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200820082007200720072007
ModelXLRXLRC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseXLR-VC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $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  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000    
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$13,490$14,040$2,680$3,905$2,980$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,810$11,360$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,115-10,0810-1,141-279-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082007
ModelXLRC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.9 in
Length177.7 in178.4 in
Width72.3 in68.0 in
Height50.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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