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Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40DTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $54,825
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $51,809
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Driver Awareness Package     695
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Driver Awareness Package     612
Options (change) 7,350 5,550 695
Options (change) 6,909 5,217 612
Destination 875 875 920
Total Price $35,975 $37,575 $56,440
Total Invoice $33,869 $35,373 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,906
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40DTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5275hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,975$37,575$56,440
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$37,350$53,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,869$35,373$53,341
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$35,161$50,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40DTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,640$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,566

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112011
ModelS40DTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.6 in
Length176.2 in207.6 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.8 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%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

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