2008 Cadillac XLR: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2008 XLR, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 298 vehicles built
  • 17 for sale right now

Which XLR is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

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What actually differs

Trim not recorded V
Engine 4.6L 8-cyl 4.4L 8-cyl
For sale right now 14 3
Vehicles built 237 61
Same on every 2008 XLR
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
  • Typical price today $22,465
Price trend

Median down $2,300 over the last 3 months.

2008 XLR price history →
Cost to run

15/24 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,580/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2008 XLR

What 1G6YV36A-8 means

1G6 YV36A · 8
1G6
the World Manufacturer Identifier Cadillac registered — assembled in the United States
YV36A
together encode the XLR line — Convertible, 4.6L 8cyl — as Cadillac filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
8
in position 10 — model year 2008
9, 11–17
vehicle-specific fields: check digit, plant code and production sequence

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