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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: $11,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,934

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $11,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $43,340 $48,290 $63,215 $28,420
Base Invoice $36,945 $40,956 $45,634 $59,106 $26,857
Navigation System 2,000 1,650      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,850
Navigation system         495
Navigation System 1,760 1,452      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 68
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,684
Navigation system         450
Options (change) 3,600 3,250 450 1,250 2,420
Options (change) 3,168 2,860 396 1,100 2,202
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $43,590 $47,485 $49,635 $67,960 $31,715
Total Invoice $41,008 $44,711 $46,925 $63,701 $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: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,296
Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$43,590$47,485$49,635$67,960$31,715
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,375-2,700-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,590$46,710$47,260$65,260$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,120$3,670$21,670$0
Total Invoice$41,008$44,711$46,925$63,701$29,934
Adjustments for Features0-730-2,245-2,531-222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,008$43,981$44,680$61,170$29,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,973$3,672$20,162$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rear side airbags    $300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar 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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,340$6,940$7,265$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$2,375$2,700$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-730-2,245-2,531-222

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,852 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 Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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