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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: $25,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $23,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,345 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $20,320
Base Invoice $42,851 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $19,304
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300 300  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 75
Heated front seats 450          
Panoramic sunroof 1,250          
Front Seating Package           450
Luxury and Convenience Package           595
Remote start           190
Satellite radio           200
Sunroof           800
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264 264  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 88 62
Heated front seats 396          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100          
Front Seating Package           374
Luxury and Convenience Package           494
Remote start           158
Satellite radio           166
Sunroof           664
Options (change) 2,100 400 400 400 400 2,310
Options (change) 1,848 352 352 352 352 1,918
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 650
Total Price $48,440 $52,665 $57,065 $61,465 $70,735 $23,280
Total Invoice $45,694 $49,541 $53,398 $57,512 $66,180 $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: $18,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,684
Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$48,440$52,665$57,065$61,465$70,735$23,280
Adjustments for Features-5,640-10,615-13,015-14,990-15,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$42,050$44,050$46,475$54,770$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$750$0$2,000$4,425$12,720$0
Total Invoice$45,694$49,541$53,398$57,512$66,180$21,872
Adjustments for Features-5,320-9,985-12,179-14,026-14,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,374$39,556$41,219$43,486$51,243$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$818$0$1,663$3,930$11,687$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350   
Alloy-look steel wheels     $100
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,840$13,815$16,215$18,190$19,165$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$10,615$13,015$14,990$15,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,320-9,985-12,179-14,026-14,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20152008
ModelCTSMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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