Porsche Boxster vs. Cadillac XLR Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Boxster and the Cadillac are legitimate speedsters.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Porsche Boxster and the Cadillac XLR most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Cadillac XLR has a bigger engine than the Porsche. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Porsche Boxster could learn a lesson or two from the Cadillac XLR with respect to pickup. The Cadillac packs quite a wallop compared to the Boxster in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
The Porsche Boxster and the Cadillac XLR can accommodate the same number of passengers.

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

Dimensions
The Cadillac is tremendously more bulky than the Boxster. The Boxster's tank is about the same size as the Cadillac XLR's, though the Cadillac XLR's is a tad bigger. The Boxster and the Cadillac XLR compete for the same parking spaces. The Porsche Boxster's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Cadillac XLR.

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 XLR to the dealership as the Porsche Boxster. In terms of MSRP, the Cadillac costs tremendously more than the Porsche.

Warranty
The Cadillac XLR and the Porsche Boxster have the same basic warranty.