Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)
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Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,055

Cadillac XLR Platinum

Difference: $148,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,727

Cadillac XLR Platinum

Difference: $139,597

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
XLR
SLS AMG

Model Year 2009 2009 2015

Model XLR XLR SLS AMG

Trim Platinum XLR-V GT Final Edition

Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible

Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $228,080

Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $212,114

Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,200

Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500

Chrome-plated alloy wheels 996

Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185

Options (change) 0 1,200 4,500

Options (change) 0 996 4,185

Destination 840 840 925

Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,100

Total Price $87,055 $107,555 $235,605

Total Invoice $79,727 $95,366 $219,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XLR Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $149,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140,403
Model Year	2009	2009	2015
Model	XLR	XLR	SLS AMG
Trim	Platinum	XLR-V	GT Final Edition
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible

Engine	320hp V8	443hp V8	583hp V8
Transmission	T6	T6	T7
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	250, 9	250, 9	?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)	235/50-18	235/45-19	265/35-19
Total Price	$87,055	$107,555	$235,605
Adjustments for Features	-880	-930	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$86,175	$106,625	$235,605
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$20,450	$0
Total Invoice	$79,727	$95,366	$219,324
Adjustments for Features	-806	-825	0
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$78,921	$94,541	$219,324
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$15,620	$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year	2009	2009	2015
Model	XLR	XLR	SLS AMG
Trim	Platinum	XLR-V	GT Final Edition
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible

Transmission and Drivetrain
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1100	$1100
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic			$1200
RWD	$0	$0	$0
Accessories
Adaptive cruise control	$600
Cruise control		$150	$150
Heated steering wheel	$100	$100
Remote window/roof operation			$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Blind spot warning system			$200
Brake assist			$50
Knee airbag, driver			$75
Knee airbag, passenger			$75
Obstacle detection, front			$150
Rearview camera			$200
Roll bar			$200
Side curtain airbags			$350
Tires, run-flat	$150	$150
Cargo Management
Storage compartment under front seat(s)			$50
Climate Control
Automatic air recirculation			$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles			$15
Residual heat			$50
Wiper de-icer			$25
Drivetrain
Limited-slip rear differential			$300
Exterior
Bright-finished fuel door			$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler			$300
Carbon fiber hood			$0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler			$400
Painted brake calipers (optional)			$0
Power convertible top			$4000
Power retractable hardtop	$6750	$6750
Infotainment
Aux input			$50
HD radio			$50
iPod integration			$100
Media drive			$15
MP3-compatible player			$50
SD Card slot			$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar			$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation	$225	$225
Traffic information			$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Cornering lights			$50
Fog light, rear			$100
Fog lights	$125	$125
Head-up display (HUD)	$350	$350
Interior ambient lighting			$150
Steering-linked headlights	$150	$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors			$25
Seats and Interior Trim
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates			$200
Carbon fiber trim			$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats	$300	$300
Door sill trim plates	$100	$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel		$150
Memory system, passenger seat			$150
Metal pedals			$75
No leather in second row			$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat			$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat			$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces		$0	$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel			$150
Wood trim	$300	$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel	$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Auto-leveling rear shocks	$200	$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels		$850
Polished alloy wheels	$350		$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)		$0	$0
Transmission
Launch control			$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls			$100
Total Value of Features	$10,950	$11,000	$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments	$880	$930	$0
Value of Feature Adjustments	-806	-825	0

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	XLR	SLS AMG
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible

Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.5 in
Length	177.7 in	182.6 in
Width	72.3 in	76.3 in
Height	50.4 in	49.7 in
Curb Weight	3,675 lb.	3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	37.6 in	39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	54.3 in	58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room	53.0 in	63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom	42.6 in	41.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.4 ft³	6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.6 ft³	6.1 ft³