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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: $28,850

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,345 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $27,165
Base Invoice $42,851 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $25,806
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300 300  
Seating Package 2,500          
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,250          
Sunroof           850
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264 264  
Seating Package 2,200          
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 88 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,100          
Sunroof           748
Options (change) 4,150 400 400 400 400 925
Options (change) 3,652 352 352 352 352 814
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 760
Total Price $50,490 $52,665 $57,065 $61,465 $70,735 $28,850
Total Invoice $47,498 $49,541 $53,398 $57,512 $66,180 $27,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,600
Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$50,490$52,665$57,065$61,465$70,735$28,850
Adjustments for Features-3,925-6,975-9,375-11,350-12,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,565$45,690$47,690$50,115$58,410$28,850
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$2,000$4,425$12,720$0
Total Invoice$47,498$49,541$53,398$57,512$66,180$27,380
Adjustments for Features-3,692-6,561-8,773-10,620-11,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,806$42,980$44,625$46,892$54,649$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$1,645$3,912$11,669$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD player     $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$10,515$12,915$14,890$15,865$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$6,975$9,375$11,350$12,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,692-6,561-8,773-10,620-11,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.3 in
Length195.5 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

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