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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,830

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $47,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,229

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $43,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimPremiumPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $30,920
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $29,683
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Cargo mat 85 85  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 140
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Driver Confidence Package II     1,295
Cargo net     60
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Engine-block heater 88 88 68
Cargo mat 75 75  
All-weather floor mats 198 198 127
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
Sunroof 0 0  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Driver Confidence Package II     1,178
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 1,040 1,040 4,035
Options (change) 916 916 3,671
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $83,580 $91,385 $35,830
Total Invoice $78,156 $85,453 $34,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,081
Model Year201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimPremiumPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-19
Total Price$83,580$91,385$35,830
Adjustments for Features-9,460-12,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,120$78,775$35,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$78,156$85,453$34,229
Adjustments for Features-8,846-11,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,310$73,662$34,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,352$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimPremiumPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$14,515$17,665$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,460$12,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,846-11,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelEscaladeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.4 in
Length203.9 in193.8 in
Width80.5 in73.0 in
Height74.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170096%
Total Not Requested754%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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