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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: $87,055

Cadillac XLR Platinum   
Difference: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,727

Cadillac XLR Platinum   
Difference: $4,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelXLRSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $86,215 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $78,887 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 650 650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery   900 900    
Wood trim       0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605 605 605
Synthetic suede headliner   930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery   837 837    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 2,550 2,550 650 650
Options (change) 0 2,372 2,372 605 605
Destination 840 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $87,055 $90,425 $114,275 $152,925 $222,725
Total Invoice $79,727 $84,161 $106,341 $142,286 $207,291

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac XLR Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelXLRSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,055$90,425$114,275$152,925$222,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,290-7,340-12,165-16,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,055$86,135$106,935$140,760$206,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$54,625$120,325
Total Invoice$79,727$84,161$106,341$142,286$207,291
Adjustments for Features0-3,993-6,830-11,319-15,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,727$80,168$99,511$130,967$192,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,343$50,799$111,985

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelXLRSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$9,580$12,630$17,455$21,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290$7,340$12,165$16,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,993-6,830-11,319-15,138

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092017
ModelXLRSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in101.7 in
Length177.7 in182.3 in
Width72.3 in73.9 in
Height50.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,827 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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