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

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,400

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,727

Cadillac XLR Platinum   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelXLRXLRGL
TrimPlatinumXLR-VGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $85,300
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $79,329
Heated steering wheel     225
Heated steering wheel     209
Options (change) 0 0 225
Options (change) 0 0 209
Destination 840 840 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $86,400
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $80,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,169
Model Year200920092012
ModelXLRXLRGL
TrimPlatinumXLR-VGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$87,055$106,355$86,400
Adjustments for Features-4500-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,605$106,355$82,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$80,413
Adjustments for Features-4120-3,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,315$94,370$77,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,055$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920092012
ModelXLRXLRGL
TrimPlatinumXLR-VGL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
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$11,800$11,350$14,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-4120-3,267

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092012
ModelXLRGL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in121.1 in
Length177.7 in200.6 in
Width72.3 in76.0 in
Height50.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft383.3 ft3

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