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

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $101,300

Cadillac XLR XLR-V   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,897

Cadillac XLR XLR-V   
Difference: $5,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelXLRCLS
TrimXLR-VCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,160 $93,550
Base Invoice $87,757 $87,002
Premium Package 2   4,035
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Premium Package 2   3,753
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 0 5,665
Options (change) 0 5,269
Destination 840 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $101,300 $102,690
Total Invoice $89,897 $95,746

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR XLR-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,235
Model Year20082008
ModelXLRCLS
TrimXLR-VCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine443hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,300$102,690
Adjustments for Features-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,865$102,690
Total Invoice$89,897$95,746
Adjustments for Features-3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,511$95,746

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
ModelXLRCLS
TrimXLR-VCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,090$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
ModelXLRCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.4 in
Length177.7 in193.0 in
Width72.3 in73.7 in
Height50.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

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