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

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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,030

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $35,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,129

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $28,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelXLRSLC
TrimXLR-VAMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $104,215 $61,350
Base Invoice $92,230 $57,056
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Wood trim   302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 0 8,685
Options (change) 0 8,078
Destination 840 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $106,355 $71,030
Total Invoice $94,370 $66,129

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,407
Model Year20092018
ModelXLRSLC
TrimXLR-VAMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine443hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$106,355$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,355$66,555
Total Invoice$94,370$66,129
Adjustments for Features0-4,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,370$61,963

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092018
ModelXLRSLC
TrimXLR-VAMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,166

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092018
ModelXLRSLC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length177.7 in162.8 in
Width72.3 in71.5 in
Height50.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested152533%
Total Not Requested304067%

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