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Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $28,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $26,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelSTSBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $56,380 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $53,279 $22,747 $28,930
Temporary spare tire 350    
Sunroof 1,200    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Temporary spare tire 308    
Sunroof 1,056    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 1,550 5,600 0
Options (change) 1,364 5,376 0
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $58,805 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $55,518 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,426
Model Year201120132013
ModelSTSBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$58,805$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,4800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,325$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$55,518$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-5,1740-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,344$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120132013
ModelSTSBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
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  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,965$2,485$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,480$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1740-240

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in99.9 in
Length196.7 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.829.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested375078%
Total Not Requested107522%

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