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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: $36,865

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $23,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,174

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,206

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Model Year2016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $30,975
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $29,736
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
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       60
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
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       55
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359
Options (change) 3,135 595 595 5,015
Options (change) 2,759 524 524 4,563
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $60,415 $62,275 $71,545 $36,865
Total Invoice $56,380 $58,259 $66,927 $35,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,965
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
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$60,415$62,275$71,545$36,865
Adjustments for Features-4,545-5,270-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,870$57,005$65,650$36,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,380$58,259$66,927$35,174
Adjustments for Features-4,241-4,930-5,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,139$53,329$61,413$35,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$9,274$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$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 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
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
Rearview camera   $200
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
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 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
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$7,490$8,215$8,840$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$5,270$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,241-4,930-5,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,656 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.0 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-speed or partial200Yes
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 warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, 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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