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Volvo C30 vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,195

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,212

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelC30STSSTS
TrimT5LuxuryPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $23,970 $48,024 $53,279
Platinum Package 5,000    
Climate Package 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950  
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Platinum Package 4,700    
Climate Package 752    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476  
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Sunroof   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 8,800 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 8,347 4,840 1,364
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $35,195 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $33,212 $53,739 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,272
Model Year201320112011
ModelC30STSSTS
TrimT5LuxuryPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,195$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$54,795$55,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$33,212$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,212$51,484$52,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,107

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201320112011
ModelC30STSSTS
TrimT5LuxuryPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,465$5,865$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,255-2,927

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20132011
ModelC30STS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.4 in
Length167.4 in196.7 in
Width70.2 in72.6 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested360082%
Total Not Requested77518%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

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

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