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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: $31,715

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $13,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,934

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $28,420
Base Invoice $31,486 $26,857
Performance Collection 1,790  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Temporary spare tire 250  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Performance Collection 1,485  
Engine-block heater 83 68
Temporary spare tire 208  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 10,355 2,420
Options (change) 8,594 2,202
Destination 745 875
Total Price $44,775 $31,715
Total Invoice $40,825 $29,934

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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: $11,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,806
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 202hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$44,775$31,715
Adjustments for Features-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,585$31,715
Total Invoice$40,825$29,934
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,740$29,934

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,315$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.8 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested195050%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested322546%
Total Not Requested384054%

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 camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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