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2009 Cadillac XLR

How the 2009 Cadillac XLR stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Cadillac XLR Review
2009 Cadillac XLR
Price: $86,215

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the average convertible to the dealership as the XLR. The average convertible will save you money at the pump compared to the Cadillac XLR. With respect to fuel economy, the average convertible is somewhat better than the XLR, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the typical convertible costs tremendously less than the Cadillac XLR.

Utility
The typical convertible will most certainly prove handier than the Cadillac XLR for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Cadillac XLR than with the average convertible, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average convertible offers a bit more head room than the Cadillac XLR, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average convertible's tank is almost the same size as the XLR's, though the XLR's is somewhat larger. The average convertible and the XLR compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the typical convertible and the Cadillac XLR quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average convertible's engine is substantially smaller than the XLR's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The average convertible could learn a lesson or two from the Cadillac XLR regarding torque. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the XLR is significantly more powerful than the typical convertible.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average convertible isn't quite as generous as the XLR's.

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