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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $35,570 $49,475 $27,095
Base Invoice $27,368 $32,258 $45,372 $25,605
Luxury Package 2,350 1,550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Folding second row seats 400 400    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 800
Luxury Package 1,950 1,286    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Folding second row seats 332 332    
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 62
Sunroof 996 996 996 664
Options (change) 5,350 3,250 1,300 875
Options (change) 4,440 2,697 1,079 726
Destination 720 720 720 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $35,340 $39,540 $52,795 $28,620
Total Invoice $32,528 $35,675 $48,471 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,692
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7212, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,340$39,540$52,795$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,175-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$37,790$50,620$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$15,280$0
Total Invoice$32,528$35,675$48,471$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,579-1,997-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,528$34,096$46,474$25,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,568$13,946$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0 $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,175$4,600$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,175$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-1,997-1,145

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.3 in
Length190.1 in191.8 in
Width70.6 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

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