Cadillac XLR

Name: 2004 Cadillac XLR
Brand: Cadillac

EPA MPG: NA

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

CR's Take

The XLR gives Cadillac an entry in the exclusive luxury convertible niche that includes the Mercedes SL and Jaguar XK8. The XLR 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 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 that was pioneered by Mercedes in the SLK. The interior is more luxuriously appointed than that of a Corvette. The XLR is quick and handles quite well but doesn't feel as sporty to drive as an SL500 or a Porsche 911 convertible. And unlike the Jaguar, it does not offer a small rear seat -- the XLR is strictly a two-seater.

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2004 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS 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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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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2004 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2004 Cadillac XLR

$7,000

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Acura NSX

$39,900

EPA MPG NA

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2004 BMW Z4

$5,950 - $6,275

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Chevrolet Corvette

$8,300 - $11,875

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2004 Honda S2000

$14,875

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$6,350 - $7,950

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL

$8,350 - $14,000

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$5,875 - $8,875

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2004 Porsche Boxster

$7,200 - $9,700

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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Features & Specs

convertible

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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.