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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,310

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $21,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,475

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $20,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $28,420
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $26,857
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof     1,450   1,450  
Luxury Package         2,500  
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,850
Advanced Safety Package           595
Navigation system           495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530    
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 89 89 68
Panoramic sunroof     1,291   1,291  
Luxury Package         2,225  
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,684
Advanced Safety Package           541
Navigation system           450
Options (change) 695 695 2,145 695 4,050 3,015
Options (change) 619 619 1,910 619 3,605 2,743
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,685 $61,185 $64,135 $72,785 $92,340 $32,310
Total Invoice $51,009 $58,134 $60,850 $69,154 $87,580 $30,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,524
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$53,685$61,185$64,135$72,785$92,340$32,310
Adjustments for Features-4,220-7,120-5,645-9,720-8,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,465$54,065$58,490$63,065$83,520$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055$0
Total Invoice$51,009$58,134$60,850$69,154$87,580$30,475
Adjustments for Features-4,010-6,765-5,356-9,235-8,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,999$51,369$55,494$59,919$79,215$30,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,370$8,495$12,920$32,216$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Backup collision intervention   $150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player     $50
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
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$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Rear camera mirror $200 $200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  $100
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,145$11,045$9,570$13,645$12,745$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,220$7,120$5,645$9,720$8,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,010-6,765-5,356-9,235-8,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelCTSMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in107.8 in
Length195.5 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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