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Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac STS 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
ModelS40S40STSSTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $48,024 $53,279
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 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     3,950  
Temporary spare tire     350 350
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 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    
Luxury Level Two Package     3,476  
Temporary spare tire     308 308
Sunroof     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 4,840 1,364
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $53,739 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,696
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40STSSTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$55,695$56,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$910
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,409-2,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$52,330$53,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$1,111

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40STSSTS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $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$3,140$3,365$4,640$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,500$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,409-2,077

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112011
ModelS40STS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.4 in
Length176.2 in196.7 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

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

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