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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: $36,870

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $22,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,178

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $30,975
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $29,736
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Cargo net       65
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 91
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Cargo net       59
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359
Options (change) 2,640 100 100 5,020
Options (change) 2,323 88 88 4,567
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $59,305 $61,165 $70,435 $36,870
Total Invoice $55,369 $57,248 $65,916 $35,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,755
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$59,305$61,165$70,435$36,870
Adjustments for Features-3,680-4,405-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,625$56,760$65,055$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0
Total Invoice$55,369$57,248$65,916$35,178
Adjustments for Features-3,436-4,123-5,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,933$53,125$60,881$35,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$8,948$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,350$8,325$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$4,405$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,436-4,123-5,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelCTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in111.4 in
Length195.5 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170096%
Total Not Requested754%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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