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

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,265

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $35,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,736

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $31,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassXLR
TrimR350 / R320Platinum
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,100 $86,215
Base Invoice $39,153 $78,887
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Heated front seats 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
CD changer, remote 450  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Heated front seats 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
CD changer, remote 418  
Options (change) 8,290 0
Options (change) 7,708 0
Destination 875 840
Total Price $51,265 $87,055
Total Invoice $47,736 $79,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,587
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassXLR
TrimR350 / R320Platinum
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$51,265$87,055
Adjustments for Features0-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,265$78,970
Total Invoice$47,736$79,727
Adjustments for Features0-7,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,736$72,323

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassXLR
TrimR350 / R320Platinum
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,155$15,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,404

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassXLR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in105.7 in
Length203.0 in177.7 in
Width75.7 in72.3 in
Height65.4 in50.4 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft311.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Cadillac XLR specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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