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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: $33,275

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $27,790
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $26,262
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Navigation system     795
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Engine-block heater 83 83 66
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Navigation system     700
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 11,400 3,145 4,660
Options (change) 9,705 2,610 4,101
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,440 $64,800 $33,275
Total Invoice $44,388 $59,311 $31,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,659
Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8196hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$48,440$64,800$33,275
Adjustments for Features-1750-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$64,800$32,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,535$0
Total Invoice$44,388$59,311$31,188
Adjustments for Features-1600-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,228$59,311$30,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,083$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092014
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,040$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$660
Value of Feature Adjustments-1600-619

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.8 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested434049%
Total Not Requested444051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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