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Cadillac STS vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $21,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSTSSTSS40S40
TrimLuxuryPremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $26,085 $29,281
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Sunroof 1,056 1,056    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $33,634 $35,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,696
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSTSSTSS40S40
TrimLuxuryPremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$57,195$58,805$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-1,500-2,2000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,695$56,605$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$1,375
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-1,409-2,0770-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,330$53,441$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,111$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSTSSTSS40S40
TrimLuxuryPremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0  $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,340$3,140$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$2,200$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,409-2,0770-212

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112011
ModelSTSS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.9 in
Length196.7 in176.2 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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