2004 Cadillac XLR Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$76,200 to $76,200

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If you want power and finesse, look no further than the 2004 Cadillac XLR. Cadillac found redemption with this new model after an unsuccessful run with the Allante. Equipped with a 4.6 L, 320 hp V8 engine, this 2 door, 2 seat roadster convertible accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6 seconds. The unique Magnetic Ride Control shock absorbers use iron particles to sense every contour in the road.

The 2004 Cadillac XLR gets you 17 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway. In addition, the XLR comes in a 2 door convertible trim with standard features that include power windows, power door locks, leather seats, power seats, ABS brakes, traction control, stability control, cd player, and a navigation system. Cargo space beats the competition in its class with 11.6 cubic feet when you leave the top up, 4.4 with the top down. Speaking of the top, reviewers estimate that it takes 30 seconds to fold down with one push of a button. The interior provides ample room and quality materials for a coupe. Tech afficionados will appreciate the keyless ignition and doors. In short, reviewers rave about the Cadillac XLR. One consumer even went so far as to say "I have died and gone to Heaven" after driving one. Good luck finding one though. Cadillac made only around 4,000 XLR's during the first model year and prices might make you think twice before buying. In any event, work hard, follow your dreams, and maybe you too can one day cruise around in this acclaimed status symbol.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Richard C
May 26, 2024
Very high mileage! Cadillac Dealers no longer service the XLR.May 26, 2024
by Robert D
Jul 28, 2022
The XLR design is eloquent. I have lusted over this car for years. Just waiting until I can afford to buy one. The motor is very reliable and powerful. Also I love the metal retractable roof. And the interior is luxurious. Jul 28, 2022
by John F
Jan 17, 2022
It was a great car, a little tight for 6’1”, if in storage use tender, keep in mind this is not a Corvette not that I wanted one , but overall nicely put together, handling was great, I would buy again. The looks of a sports car, the comfort of a Cadillac, and a taste of a Corvette.Jan 17, 2022

2004 Cadillac XLR Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Universal garage door opener: Homelink

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

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