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Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $17,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $16,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelS40S40CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Preferred Package 2,000            
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000          
Climate Package 900 900          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 595 595 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Proximity key 450 450          
Blind spot warning system 700 700          
Leather seating surfaces   200          
Panoramic sunroof         1,450   1,450
Luxury Package             2,500
Preferred Package 1,880            
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880          
Climate Package 846 846          
Xenon HID headlights 752 752          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 530 530 530 530  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376          
Proximity key 423 423          
Blind spot warning system 658 658          
Leather seating surfaces   188          
Panoramic sunroof         1,291   1,291
Luxury Package             2,225
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 595 595 2,045 595 3,950
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 530 530 1,821 530 3,516
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,333
Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelS40S40CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,520-7,420-5,945-10,020-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$49,065$53,665$58,090$62,665$83,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491
Adjustments for Features0-212-4,295-7,051-5,641-9,521-8,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$46,625$50,994$55,120$59,544$78,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$4,369$8,495$12,919$32,216

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120182018201820182018
ModelS40S40CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Semi-automated parking system   $500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Around view cameras   $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200 
Backup collision intervention     $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150$150
Performance traction management      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200   $200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Rear air vents  $100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500$500
Differential cooler      $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Body kit $0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood      $0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200     
Sunroof$900$900     
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Rear camera mirror   $200 $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Heated second row seats   $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,540$8,835$11,735$10,260$14,335$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,520$7,420$5,945$10,020$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-4,295-7,051-5,641-9,521-8,650

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112018
ModelS40CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.6 in
Length176.2 in195.5 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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