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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: $24,865

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $23,065
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $21,797
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 50
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Satellite radio         325
Sunroof         800
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 42
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Satellite radio         270
Sunroof         664
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 100 2,050 1,175
Options (change) 1,760 1,760 88 1,804 976
Destination 875 875 875 875 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,820 $43,320 $47,475 $66,585 $24,865
Total Invoice $40,383 $40,940 $44,990 $62,285 $23,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,627
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8201hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$42,820$43,320$47,475$66,585$24,865
Adjustments for Features-2,500-1,815-4,390-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,320$41,505$43,085$61,970$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$2,765$21,650$0
Total Invoice$40,383$40,940$44,990$62,285$23,398
Adjustments for Features-2,358-1,715-4,160-4,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,025$39,225$40,830$57,968$23,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$2,805$19,943$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start  $150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,265$7,840$8,065$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$1,815$4,390$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,358-1,715-4,160-4,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,848 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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