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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $65,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $60,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSonicSonicXLRXLR
TrimLTLTZBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $75,408 $87,757
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375      
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330      
Options (change) 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 330 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $81,490 $101,300
Total Invoice $15,587 $16,627 $76,248 $89,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,958
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSonicSonicXLRXLR
TrimLTLTZBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$16,235$17,460$81,490$101,300
Adjustments for Features0-475-14,645-15,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$66,845$86,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$19,260
Total Invoice$15,587$16,627$76,248$89,897
Adjustments for Features0-452-13,703-13,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,587$16,175$62,545$76,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$588$0$13,867

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSonicSonicXLRXLR
TrimLTLTZBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,820$3,295$17,465$18,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$14,645$15,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-13,703-13,485

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length173.1 in177.7 in
Width68.3 in72.3 in
Height59.7 in50.4 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.011.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested27565%
Total Not Requested15035%

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