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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $30,920
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $29,683
Performance Luxury Package 3,900 3,305      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150 1,270
Cargo net         60
Performance Luxury Package 3,432 2,908      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 68
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012 1,156
Cargo net         55
Options (change) 8,295 6,700 100 1,250 1,405
Options (change) 7,300 5,896 88 1,100 1,279
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,115 $48,020 $47,475 $65,785 $33,200
Total Invoice $45,923 $45,076 $44,990 $61,581 $31,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,134
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,115$48,020$47,475$65,785$33,200
Adjustments for Features-970-20-20-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,145$48,000$47,455$65,540$33,200
Cost Above Minimum$690$545$0$18,085$0
Total Invoice$45,923$45,076$44,990$61,581$31,837
Adjustments for Features-907-19-19-2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,016$45,057$44,971$61,352$31,837
Cost Above Minimum$45$86$0$16,381$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags    $300
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,140$4,140$4,365$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$20$20$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-907-19-19-2290

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.4 in
Length191.6 in193.8 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
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 Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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