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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: $8,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $28,600
Base Invoice $31,486 $27,027
Luxury Collection 2,650  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Temporary spare tire 250  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Luxury Collection 2,200  
Engine-block heater 83 66
Temporary spare tire 208  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Options (change) 3,900 75
Options (change) 3,238 66
Destination 745 760
Total Price $38,320 $29,435
Total Invoice $35,469 $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: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,616
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,320$29,435
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,320$29,435
Total Invoice$35,469$27,853
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,469$27,853

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMalibu
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
Remote start $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.3 in
Length191.6 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

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