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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,859

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $36,385 $50,225 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,980 $34,020 $46,058 $19,304
Folding second row seats 400 400    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Bose Edition Package 0 0    
Sunroof     1,200 800
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Folding second row seats 332 332    
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 62
Bose Edition Package 0 0    
Sunroof     996 664
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 500 500 1,300 2,295
Options (change) 415 415 1,079 1,905
Destination 745 745 745 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $31,170 $37,630 $53,570 $23,265
Total Invoice $29,140 $35,180 $49,182 $21,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,893
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8212, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,170$37,630$53,570$23,265
Adjustments for Features-415-3,065-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,755$34,565$48,805$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$18,050$0
Total Invoice$29,140$35,180$49,182$21,859
Adjustments for Features-388-2,865-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,752$32,315$44,807$21,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,563$16,055$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control $400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Navigation system  $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,215$4,865$6,565$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$3,065$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-388-2,865-4,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelCTSMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length190.1 in188.3 in
Width70.6 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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