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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: $28,425

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,798

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $43,340 $48,290 $63,215 $26,880
Base Invoice $36,945 $40,956 $45,634 $59,106 $25,402
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Sunroof         800
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Sunroof         664
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 450 1,250 875
Options (change) 1,408 1,408 396 1,100 726
Destination 895 895 895 895 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $41,590 $45,835 $49,635 $67,960 $28,425
Total Invoice $39,248 $43,259 $46,925 $63,701 $26,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,426
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,590$45,835$49,635$67,960$28,425
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,950-4,275-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$43,885$45,360$63,360$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,380$4,855$22,855$0
Total Invoice$39,248$43,259$46,925$63,701$26,798
Adjustments for Features-1,024-1,840-4,042-4,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,224$41,419$42,883$59,389$26,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,195$4,659$21,165$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$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$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   $325
CD player $125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
Media drive $15$15$15 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,140$8,465$8,790$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,950$4,275$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,024-1,840-4,042-4,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,852 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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