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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,850 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $22,300 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,380 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||||||
| Difference: $20,713 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,560 | $51,285 | $56,285 | $60,685 | $69,955 | $83,995 | $27,165 |
| Base Invoice | $43,054 | $48,208 | $52,626 | $56,740 | $65,408 | $78,535 | $25,806 |
| CD player, remote | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Seating Package | 2,500 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 495 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 495 | ||
| Engine-block heater | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 75 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,250 | 1,250 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,600 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||||||
| CD player, remote | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | |
| Seating Package | 2,200 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | ||
| Engine-block heater | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 66 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,408 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 748 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,595 | 845 | 845 | 845 | 845 | 3,200 | 925 |
| Options (change) | 4,044 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 744 | 2,816 | 814 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 760 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,150 | $53,125 | $58,125 | $62,525 | $71,795 | $89,190 | $28,850 |
| Total Invoice | $48,093 | $49,947 | $54,365 | $58,479 | $67,147 | $83,346 | $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: $16,735 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,478 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 | 169hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 11 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $51,150 | $53,125 | $58,125 | $62,525 | $71,795 | $89,190 | $28,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,690 | -7,540 | -10,240 | -12,215 | -12,840 | -11,940 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,460 | $45,585 | $47,885 | $50,310 | $58,955 | $77,250 | $28,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $875 | $0 | $2,300 | $4,725 | $13,370 | $31,665 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,093 | $49,947 | $54,365 | $58,479 | $67,147 | $83,346 | $27,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,410 | -7,089 | -9,578 | -11,425 | -12,009 | -11,158 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,683 | $42,858 | $44,787 | $47,054 | $55,138 | $72,188 | $27,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $825 | $0 | $1,929 | $4,196 | $12,280 | $29,330 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Malibu |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium | CTS-V | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Performance traction management | $250 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Differential cooler | $0 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Carbon fiber hood | $0 | ||||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,230 | $11,080 | $13,780 | $15,755 | $16,380 | $15,480 | $3,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,690 | $7,540 | $10,240 | $12,215 | $12,840 | $11,940 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,410 | -7,089 | -9,578 | -11,425 | -12,009 | -11,158 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | CTS | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 3,416 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 67% |
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