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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: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $20,320
Base Invoice $36,902 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $19,304
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Front Seating Package         450
Luxury and Convenience Package         595
Remote start         190
Satellite radio         200
Sunroof         800
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Front Seating Package         374
Luxury and Convenience Package         494
Remote start         158
Satellite radio         166
Sunroof         664
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 450 1,250 2,310
Options (change) 1,408 1,408 396 1,100 1,918
Destination 895 895 895 895 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $41,545 $44,785 $49,635 $66,660 $23,280
Total Invoice $39,205 $42,267 $46,925 $62,401 $21,872

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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: $13,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,143
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$41,545$44,785$49,635$66,660$23,280
Adjustments for Features-4,440-5,505-8,280-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,105$39,280$41,355$59,105$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$4,250$22,000$0
Total Invoice$39,205$42,267$46,925$62,401$21,872
Adjustments for Features-4,190-5,195-7,828-7,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,015$37,072$39,097$55,329$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,057$4,082$20,314$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels    $100
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,640$8,705$11,480$10,755$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$5,505$8,280$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,190-5,195-7,828-7,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in188.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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