Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac XLR
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Highlights
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$47,280
Starting MSRP
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$86,215
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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302 hp
Horsepower
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320 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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302 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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320 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.6L/220
Displacement
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4.6L/279
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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272 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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310 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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10.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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SLA double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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SLA double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11.6 max 4.4 min ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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197 in
Length, Overall
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178 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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116 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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58 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,973 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,647 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11.7 x 1.0 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x 1.0 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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11.9 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Cadillac STS or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
The 2009 Cadillac XLR is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac STS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2009 XLR versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 STS.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Cadillac STS or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
The 2011 Cadillac STS is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Cadillac XLR with 21 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Cadillac STS or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
The 2011 Cadillac STS is cheaper than the 2009 Cadillac XLR with a $47,280 starting MSRP versus a $86,215 starting MSRP.
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