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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: $16,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPremiumCTS-VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $30,920
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $29,683
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270
Cargo net     60
Engine-block heater 88 88 68
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,156
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 100 1,250 1,405
Options (change) 88 1,100 1,279
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,285 $67,960 $33,200
Total Invoice $46,617 $63,701 $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: $15,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,768
Model Year201320132016
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPremiumCTS-VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,285$67,960$33,200
Adjustments for Features-1,070-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,215$66,415$33,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,200$0
Total Invoice$46,617$63,701$31,837
Adjustments for Features-1,012-1,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,605$62,253$31,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,648$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132016
ModelCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPremiumCTS-VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$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 
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,590$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,012-1,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,852 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
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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

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