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

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $106,355

Cadillac XLR XLR-V   
Difference: $42,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,370

Cadillac XLR XLR-V   
Difference: $44,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelXLRSLSL
TrimXLR-VSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $104,215 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $92,230 $137,687 $200,183
Wood trim   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 840 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $106,355 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $94,370 $138,612 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR XLR-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,119
Model Year200920152015
ModelXLRSLSL
TrimXLR-VSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$106,355$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-9,805-16,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,355$139,170$201,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$62,200
Total Invoice$94,370$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-9,123-14,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,370$129,489$187,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,930

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920152015
ModelXLRSLSL
TrimXLR-VSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather headliner  $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,665$13,470$19,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,805$16,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,123-14,989

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092015
ModelXLRSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in101.8 in
Length177.7 in181.8 in
Width72.3 in73.9 in
Height50.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft313.5 ft3

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