2009 Cadillac XLR: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2009 XLR, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 182 vehicles built
  • 8 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.

Pick your XLR

Will it hold value?

A XLR typically keeps about 49% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $18,998 today.

XLR depreciation by year →
Cost to run

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

EPA estimate for the 2009 XLR

Safety, in plain English

What 1G6YX36D-9 means

1G6 YX36D · 9
1G6
the World Manufacturer Identifier Cadillac registered — assembled in the United States
YX36D
together encode the XLR line — Convertible, 4.4L 8cyl, Rear-wheel drive — as Cadillac filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
9
in position 10 — model year 2009
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific XLR?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.