Cadillac XLR

Name: 2005 Cadillac XLR
Brand: Cadillac

EPA MPG: NA

RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

CR's Take

Cadillac's entry in the exclusive luxury convertible niche is based on the Corvette, but unlike the Corvette it is powered by a sophisticated, smooth Northstar V8 mated to a five-speed automatic. The XLR's metal roof is power-retractable--a neat process that's achieved by a press of a button and takes about 30 seconds, similar to the one pioneered by Mercedes in the SLK. The interior is luxuriously appointed. The XLR is quick but doesn't feel as sporty to drive as an SL500. And unlike the Jaguar, it does not offer a small rear seat.

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2005 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Cadillac vs. Other New Car Brands

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Cadillac vs. Other New Car Brands

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2005 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2005 Cadillac XLR

$8,100

EPA MPG NA

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$11,800 - $12,725

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$16,275

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$6,500 - $8,100

EPA MPG NA

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$8,900 - $14,475

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$6,900 - $9,500

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$8,100 - $11,200

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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Features & Specs

convertible

2 front

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4.6-liter V8 (320 hp)

5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.