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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,305

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $25,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,890

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $22,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRR-Class
TrimPlatinumXLR-VR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $50,240
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $46,537
Xenon HID headlights     985
Premium 2 Package     6,050
Heated front seats     750
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Heated steering wheel     225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Xenon HID headlights     916
Premium 2 Package     5,627
Heated front seats     698
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Heated steering wheel     209
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Options (change) 0 0 10,190
Options (change) 0 0 9,478
Destination 840 840 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $61,305
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $56,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,629
Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRR-Class
TrimPlatinumXLR-VR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8443hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/50-19
Total Price$87,055$106,355$61,305
Adjustments for Features-4,595-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,460$102,210$61,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$56,890
Adjustments for Features-4,208-3,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,519$90,692$56,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,173$0

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

Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRR-Class
TrimPlatinumXLR-VR350
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 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
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
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
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,090$13,640$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,208-3,6780

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

Model Year20092011
ModelXLRR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in126.6 in
Length177.7 in203.0 in
Width72.3 in77.1 in
Height50.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested156548%

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