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

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,120

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $45,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,256

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $37,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRCLA
TrimXLR-VAMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,160 $49,500
Base Invoice $87,757 $46,035
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 0 5,695
Options (change) 0 5,296
Destination 840 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,300 $56,120
Total Invoice $89,897 $52,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,269
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRCLA
TrimXLR-VAMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$101,300$56,120
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,500$56,120
Total Invoice$89,897$52,256
Adjustments for Features-3,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,525$52,256

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRCLA
TrimXLR-VAMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,840$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRCLA
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length177.7 in182.3 in
Width72.3 in70.0 in
Height50.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

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