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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: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,141

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,295 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $26,955
Base Invoice $43,980 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $25,607
Seating Package 2,500            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595 595    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,450     1,450   1,450  
Luxury Package           2,500  
Sunroof             850
Seating Package 2,225            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530 530    
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 89 89 89 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,291     1,291   1,291  
Luxury Package           2,225  
Sunroof             748
Options (change) 4,645 695 695 2,145 695 4,050 925
Options (change) 4,135 619 619 1,910 619 3,605 814
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $51,935 $53,685 $61,185 $64,135 $72,785 $92,340 $28,600
Total Invoice $49,110 $51,009 $58,134 $60,850 $69,154 $87,580 $27,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,079
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
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)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$51,935$53,685$61,185$64,135$72,785$92,340$28,600
Adjustments for Features-4,270-7,145-10,045-8,570-12,645-11,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,665$46,540$51,140$55,565$60,140$80,595$28,600
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055$0
Total Invoice$49,110$51,009$58,134$60,850$69,154$87,580$27,141
Adjustments for Features-4,038-6,789-9,544-8,131-12,014-11,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,072$44,220$48,590$52,719$57,140$76,440$27,141
Cost Above Minimum$852$0$4,370$8,499$12,920$32,220$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMalibu
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$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 
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$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200  
Backup collision intervention    $150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management     $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200   $200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$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 $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500 
Differential cooler     $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Carbon fiber hood     $0 
Laminated rear side windows    $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
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player      $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 headlights $200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Fog lights      $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250 
Rear camera mirror  $200 $200$200 
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  $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$200 
Metal pedals    $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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$7,860$10,735$13,635$12,160$16,235$15,335$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$7,145$10,045$8,570$12,645$11,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,038-6,789-9,544-8,131-12,014-11,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,656 lb.3,451 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?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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