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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: $33,455

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $28,320
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $26,762
Navigation System 2,145      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Navigation system       495
Premium Package       1,000
Advanced Safety Package       890
Navigation System 1,888      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,628
Navigation system       436
Premium Package       880
Advanced Safety Package       783
Options (change) 3,745 450 1,250 4,310
Options (change) 3,296 396 1,100 3,793
Destination 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,930 $49,635 $66,660 $33,455
Total Invoice $44,155 $46,925 $62,401 $31,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,238
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$46,930$49,635$66,660$33,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,325-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,930$47,585$65,335$31,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,405$0
Total Invoice$44,155$46,925$62,401$31,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,938-1,240-1,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,155$44,987$61,161$29,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$832$17,006$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,465$5,740$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,325$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,938-1,240-1,463

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,852 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 Performance

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
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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