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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: $25,165

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,647

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,153

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Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $23,065
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $21,797
Luxury Collection 2,755    
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Polished alloy wheels   800  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Luxury Collection 2,287    
Engine-block heater 83 83 42
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Polished alloy wheels   664  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,755 1,800 1,475
Options (change) 3,117 1,494 1,225
Destination 775 775 625
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $40,795 $63,455 $25,165
Total Invoice $37,800 $58,195 $23,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,389
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8201hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$40,795$63,455$25,165
Adjustments for Features-825-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,970$59,915$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,945$0
Total Invoice$37,800$58,195$23,647
Adjustments for Features-764-3,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,036$54,948$23,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,912$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,715$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-764-3,2470

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in188.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested144054%
Total Not Requested125046%

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