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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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2009 Cadillac XLR
Platinum Edition RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$43,391
7 listings nationwide

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2019 Cadillac XTS
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$46,895
1 vehicle

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2009 Cadillac XLR
Platinum Edition RWD

With few updates since its introduction in 2004, the Cadillac XLR roadster desperately needed a pick-me-up. The 2009 version gets it, with a facelift based on the CTS sports sedan and ...

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2019 Cadillac XTS
FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Cadillac XTS has been around since 2013, receiving a substantial facelift in 2018 that brought it up to date with Cadillac’s latest styling. Fresh off of that change, it gets few n...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2009 Cadillac XLR
Platinum Edition RWD
10
GuruDHXJZ writes:
Beautiful car; such a shame Cadillac quit producing.
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Mohammad 2009 Cadillac XLR Platinum Edition RWDReview:

I Love This Car — Nice looking car, with an impressive V8 4.2 Liter Engine, that makes the car goes so damn fast, it c...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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pavel150 2009 Cadillac XLR Platinum Edition RWDReview:

Worth The Money, Contemporary Classic — If you are looking for a track car this is not it. But if you need a fast, comfortable, luxurious an...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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2019 Cadillac XTS
FWD
90
Santinol1 writes:
Love XTS, I have owned 2, they are the best. Ride smooth.
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Guru9TBCBC writes:
Love this car for it is much more a bargain for what it cost.
Back Seats Ranked 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 worse.
"More leg room and comfort in my opinion ."
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 worse.
"A larger trunk in my opinion "
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cadillacdave writes:
The cadillac xts is significantly larger than. BMW 5 series. The cadillac produces over 300hp from a simple 6 ...
Handling Ranked 2019 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD better.
"BMW had a nice ride but seemed tp have a drag when you let off the gas. I was told by salesman that was regenerative braking. The BMW doesnt coast like a normal car. However, the BMW seemed to have a lower center of gravity and maybe would be faster through sharp turns."
Looks/Style Ranked 2019 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD worse.
"The cadillac has sharp styling and the front of the vehicle is proportionate and elegant. The bmw is ok looking but not as nice as the Cadillac."
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Specs

2009 Cadillac XLR
Platinum Edition RWD
2019 Cadillac XTS
FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
15 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
24 MPG
28 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 19 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
320 hp @ 6,400 RPM
304 hp @ 6,800 RPM
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
264 lb-ft @ 5,300 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.5:1
Displacement
4,600 cc
3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.66 in x 3.31 in
3.7 in x 3.37 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Rear Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional --
CD Changer Optional --
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.6 in 42.1 in
Back Legroom -- 40 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 4.4 cu ft 18 cu ft
Exterior
Length 177.7 in 200.9 in
Width 72.3 in 72.9 in
Height 50.4 in 59.4 in
Wheelbase 105.7 in 111.7 in

Available Options

2009 Cadillac XLR
Platinum Edition RWD
2019 Cadillac XTS
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Raven
  • Bronze Dune Metallic
  • Crystal White Tricoat
  • Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
  • Phantom Gray Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Red Horizon Tintcoat
  • Stellar Black Metallic
  • Stone Gray Metallic

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