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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $43,340 $48,290 $63,215 $28,600
Base Invoice $36,945 $40,956 $45,634 $59,106 $27,027
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 66
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 450 1,250 75
Options (change) 1,408 1,408 396 1,100 66
Destination 895 895 895 895 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $41,590 $45,835 $49,635 $67,960 $29,435
Total Invoice $39,248 $43,259 $46,925 $63,701 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,121
Model Year20132013201320132012
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, 10?, 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$29,435
Adjustments for Features-1,350-2,215-4,540-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$43,620$45,095$63,095$29,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,380$4,855$22,855$0
Total Invoice$39,248$43,259$46,925$63,701$27,853
Adjustments for Features-1,274-2,091-4,292-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,974$41,168$42,633$59,141$27,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,194$4,659$21,167$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132013201320132012
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 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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
Cargo net$40$40$40$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 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$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$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,315$6,180$8,505$8,830$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$2,215$4,540$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,274-2,091-4,292-4,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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.3,416 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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