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: $44,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,370

Cadillac XLR XLR-V

Difference: $45,776

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
XLR
SL

Model Year 2009 2016

Model XLR SL

Trim XLR-V AMG SL63

Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.

Base Price $104,215 $149,700

Base Invoice $92,230 $139,221

Wood trim 0

Options (change) 0 0

Destination 840 925

Gas Tax 1,300 0

Total Price $106,355 $150,625

Total Invoice $94,370 $140,146

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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: $34,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,528
Model Year	2009	2016
Model	XLR	SL
Trim	XLR-V	AMG SL63
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.

Engine	443hp V8	577hp V8
Transmission	T6	T7
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	14/21 MPG	16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	250, 9	600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)	235/45-19	255/35-19
Total Price	$106,355	$150,625
Adjustments for Features	0	-9,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$106,355	$140,685
Total Invoice	$94,370	$140,146
Adjustments for Features	0	-9,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$94,370	$130,898

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	XLR	SL
Trim	XLR-V	AMG SL63
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic		$1200
RWD	$0	$0
Accessories
Hands-free trunk or liftgate		$100
Heated steering wheel	$100
Power trunk closer		$350
Remote app		$25
Remote window/roof operation		$15
Semi-automated parking system		$500
Wind blocker, power small		$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats		$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests		$500
Brake assist		$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system		$0
Driver drowsiness monitor		$150
Knee airbag, driver		$75
Knee airbag, passenger		$75
Obstacle detection, front		$150
Rearview camera		$200
Side curtain airbags		$350
Tires, run-flat	$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based		$100
Cargo Management
Air-conditioned storage compartment		$50
Cargo net	$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)		$50
Climate Control
Adaptive windshield washer system		$0
Automatic air recirculation		$100
Heated washer fluid system		$50
Residual heat		$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade		$100
Wiper de-icer		$25
Drivetrain
Limited-slip rear differential		$300
Engine / Motor
Automatic start / stop		$150
Raised top speed limiter		$0
Exterior
Glass roof panel(s)		$300
Rear spoiler		$200
Infotainment
App support		$0
Aux input		$50
Bluetooth audio streaming		$25
CD changer, in-dash	$325
CD player		$125
HD radio		$50
In-vehicle Internet		$150
iPod integration		$100
Media drive		$15
MP3-compatible player		$50
Navigation map updates, three years		$0
SD Card slot		$25
SMS text-to-speech reader		$25
Surround sound		$250
Traffic + travel information		$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming headlights		$200
Chronometer		$100
Cornering lights		$50
Fog light, rear		$100
Head-up display (HUD)	$350
Interior ambient lighting		$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors		$25
Seats and Interior Trim
Automatic seat bolsters, driver		$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger		$300
Door sill trim plates	$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates		$200
Massage, driver seat		$100
Massage, passenger seat		$100
Memory system, passenger seat		$150
Metal pedals		$75
Neck-level heating, front seats		$150
No leather in second row		$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat		$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat		$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat		$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat		$100
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks	$200
Electronic systems calibration selector		$200
Transmission
Launch control		$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls		$100
Total Value of Features	$2,865	$12,805
Value of Feature Adjustments	$0	$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments	0	-9,248

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	XLR	SL
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.

Wheelbase	105.7 in	101.8 in
Length	177.7 in	181.8 in
Width	72.3 in	73.9 in
Height	50.4 in	51.8 in
Curb Weight	3,810 lb.	4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	37.6 in	39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	54.3 in	55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room	53.0 in	0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom	42.6 in	42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.4 ft³	8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.6 ft³	13.5 ft³