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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: $12,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,027

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Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $27,095
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $25,605
Luxury Collection 2,755    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Sunroof     800
Luxury Collection 2,287    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Engine-block heater 83 83 62
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 4,005 1,000 875
Options (change) 3,325 830 726
Destination 775 775 650
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $41,045 $62,655 $28,620
Total Invoice $38,008 $57,531 $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: $12,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,206
Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,045$62,655$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,045$60,065$28,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,020$0
Total Invoice$38,008$57,531$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-2,378-179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,008$55,153$26,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,145$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Surround sound $250 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$6,615$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,378-179

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,862 lb.3,451 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?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested154057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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