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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $35,570 $49,475 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,368 $32,258 $45,372 $27,027
Folding second row seats 400 400    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Folding second row seats 332 332    
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 66
Sunroof 996 996 996  
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Options (change) 3,000 1,700 1,300 75
Options (change) 2,490 1,411 1,079 66
Destination 720 720 720 760
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $32,990 $37,990 $52,795 $29,435
Total Invoice $30,578 $34,389 $48,471 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,996
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7212, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,990$37,990$52,795$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,575-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,990$36,240$49,220$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$16,230$0
Total Invoice$30,578$34,389$48,471$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,584-3,282-2,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$32,805$45,189$25,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,227$14,611$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620062012
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
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
Cargo net$40$40$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$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 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,440$3,190$5,015$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,575$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584-3,282-2,271

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
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.3,416 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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