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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $32,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $31,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelDTSNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLuxurySSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,925 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $49,069 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats   225  
Sunroof   1,000  
CD changer, remote   499 499
Heated front seats   199  
Sunroof   883  
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 0 1,724 499
Options (change) 0 1,422 340
Destination 920 650 650
Total Price $52,845 $19,849 $21,674
Total Invoice $49,989 $18,453 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,072
Model Year201120082008
ModelDTSNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLuxurySSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$52,845$19,849$21,674
Adjustments for Features-7,8900-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,955$19,849$20,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$49,989$18,453$20,528
Adjustments for Features-7,4640-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,525$18,453$19,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$891

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120082008
ModelDTSNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLuxurySSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Total Value of Features$9,330$1,440$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,890$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4640-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in98.7 in
Length207.6 in161.1 in
Width74.8 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.827.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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