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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac XLR 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 Year20172017201720172009
ModelSLSLSLSLXLR
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $86,215
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $78,887
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) 2,550 2,550 650 650 0
Options (change) 2,372 2,372 605 605 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $90,425 $114,275 $152,925 $222,725 $87,055
Total Invoice $84,161 $106,341 $142,286 $207,291 $79,727

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac XLR Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelSLSLSLSLXLR
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12320hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$90,425$114,275$152,925$222,725$87,055
Adjustments for Features-4,290-7,340-12,165-16,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,135$106,935$140,760$206,460$87,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$54,625$120,325$0
Total Invoice$84,161$106,341$142,286$207,291$79,727
Adjustments for Features-3,993-6,830-11,319-15,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,168$99,511$130,967$192,153$79,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,343$50,799$111,985$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelSLSLSLSLXLR
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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$9,580$12,630$17,455$21,555$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$7,340$12,165$16,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,993-6,830-11,319-15,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20172009
ModelSLXLR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.7 in105.7 in
Length182.3 in177.7 in
Width73.9 in72.3 in
Height51.2 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft311.6 ft3

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