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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $26,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelDTSDTSBeetle
TrimPremiumPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $54,825 $59,875 $24,020
Base Invoice $51,809 $56,581 $23,058
Driver Awareness Package 695    
Floor mats     235
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Driver Awareness Package 612    
Floor mats     185
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 695 0 2,865
Options (change) 612 0 2,435
Destination 920 920 850
Total Price $56,440 $60,795 $27,735
Total Invoice $53,341 $57,501 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,071
Model Year201120112018
ModelDTSDTSBeetle
TrimPremiumPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8291hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$56,440$60,795$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,155-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,285$54,140$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0
Total Invoice$53,341$57,501$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,927-6,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,414$51,207$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,793$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112018
ModelDTSDTSBeetle
TrimPremiumPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,365$10,865$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,927-6,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in100.0 in
Length207.6 in168.4 in
Width74.8 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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