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Price Range: $80,650 - $86,215
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Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the average luxury convertible to the dealership as the Cadillac XLR.
The average luxury convertible is markedly less expensive than the XLR as far as MSRP.
Utility
There's no clear winner between the Cadillac XLR and the average luxury convertible as far as hauling capacity.
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the average luxury convertible over the XLR.
Convenience
The average luxury convertible's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Cadillac XLR.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the average luxury convertible offers a bit more head room than the Cadillac XLR, there really isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
The average luxury convertible is somewhat heavier than the Cadillac XLR.
The average luxury convertible's tank is roughly the same size as the Cadillac XLR's, though the Cadillac XLR's is slightly bigger.
The Cadillac XLR rides lower than the average luxury convertible, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access.
The average luxury convertible and the Cadillac XLR compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the XLR and the average luxury convertible are veritable sportscars.
Handling
The typical luxury convertible and the XLR have about similar tires.
With their similar turning radii, the average luxury convertible and the Cadillac XLR most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The average luxury convertible's engine is considerably smaller than the Cadillac XLR's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.
Overview
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the average luxury convertible is a tad longer than the Cadillac XLR's, the difference isn't too significant.
