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Cadillac DTS vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelDTSV50V50
TrimV8T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,175 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $40,369 $27,260 $30,879
Heated front seats 1,425    
Front buckets 0    
Navigation system 2,145    
Sun and Sound Package 850    
FWD 0    
Preferred Package   2,000  
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Heated front seats 1,183    
Front buckets 0    
Navigation system 1,780    
Sun and Sound Package 706    
FWD 0    
Preferred Package   1,880  
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 4,420 6,250 4,450
Options (change) 3,669 5,875 4,183
Destination 870 875 875
Total Price $48,465 $36,125 $38,175
Total Invoice $44,908 $34,010 $35,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,232
Model Year200820112011
ModelDTSV50V50
TrimV8T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$48,465$36,125$38,175
Adjustments for Features0-355-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,465$35,770$37,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$44,908$34,010$35,937
Adjustments for Features0-334-781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,908$33,676$35,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200820112011
ModelDTSV50V50
TrimV8T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,580$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334-781

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.6 in103.9 in
Length207.6 in178.0 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.844.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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