How much does the 2008 Cadillac XLR cost?

The 2008 Cadillac XLR has a starting MSRP of $80,650, ranging up to $100,660 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $80,650; Alpine White Edition from $81,855; Platinum Edition from $85,650.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Cadillac XLR?

The 2008 Cadillac XLR achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Cadillac XLR have?

The 2008 Cadillac XLR offers up to 11.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Cadillac XLR come in?

The 2008 Cadillac XLR is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2008 Cadillac XLR

3 trims · 5 configurations · Convertible

Starting MSRP

$80,650 – $100,660

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$80,650

Typical monthly

$1,597/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Cadillac XLR trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$80,650 – $99,160
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/24
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
11.6
Max towing
—
Alpine White Edition
2 configurations
MSRP
$81,855 – $100,660
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/24
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
11.6
Max towing
—
Platinum Edition
MSRP
$85,650
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/24
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
11.6
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Cadillac XLR trim specifications
Spec	Base2 configurations	Alpine White Edition2 configurations	Platinum Edition
MSRP	$80,650 – $99,160	$81,855 – $100,660	$85,650
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/24	15/24	15/24
Horsepower	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft
Engine	4.6L V8 gas	4.6L V8 gas	4.6L V8 gas
Seating	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	11.6	11.6	11.6
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Alpine White Editiongas
Platinum Editiongas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Alpine White Editionregular unleaded
Platinum Editionregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseV8
Alpine White EditionV8
Platinum EditionV8
Displacement: Base4.6 L
Alpine White Edition4.6 L
Platinum Edition4.6 L
Horsepower: Base320 hp
Alpine White Edition320 hp
Platinum Edition320 hp
Torque: Base310 lb-ft
Alpine White Edition310 lb-ft
Platinum Edition310 lb-ft
Transmission: Base6-speed shiftable automatic
Alpine White Edition6-speed shiftable automatic
Platinum Edition6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Alpine White Editionrear wheel drive
Platinum Editionrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseConvertible
Alpine White EditionConvertible
Platinum EditionConvertible
Doors: Base2
Alpine White Edition2
Platinum Edition2
Seating: Base2
Alpine White Edition2
Platinum Edition2
Length: Base177.7 in
Alpine White Edition177.7 in
Platinum Edition177.7 in
Width: Base72.3 in
Alpine White Edition72.3 in
Platinum Edition72.3 in
Height: Base50.4 in
Alpine White Edition50.4 in
Platinum Edition50.4 in
Wheelbase: Base105.7 in
Alpine White Edition105.7 in
Platinum Edition105.7 in
Ground clearance: Base6.6 in
Alpine White Edition6.6 in
Platinum Edition6.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base11.6 cu ft
Alpine White Edition11.6 cu ft
Platinum Edition11.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base11.6 cu ft
Alpine White Edition11.6 cu ft
Platinum Edition11.6 cu ft
Curb weight: Base3,647 lbs
Alpine White Edition3,647 lbs
Platinum Edition3,647 lbs
Fuel tank: Base18 gal
Alpine White Edition18 gal
Platinum Edition18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base18
Alpine White Edition18
Platinum Edition18
City MPG: Base15
Alpine White Edition15
Platinum Edition15
Highway MPG: Base24
Alpine White Edition24
Platinum Edition24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Alpine White Edition	Platinum Edition
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.6 L	4.6 L	4.6 L
Horsepower	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	310 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2
Length	177.7 in	177.7 in	177.7 in
Width	72.3 in	72.3 in	72.3 in
Height	50.4 in	50.4 in	50.4 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in
Ground clearance	6.6 in	6.6 in	6.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	11.6 cu ft	11.6 cu ft	11.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	11.6 cu ft	11.6 cu ft	11.6 cu ft
Curb weight	3,647 lbs	3,647 lbs	3,647 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	18
City MPG	15	15	15
Highway MPG	24	24	24