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Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $16,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,007

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $15,062

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Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $28,420
Base Invoice $40,369 $26,857
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 95  
Navigation system 2,145 495
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Heated front seats 1,425  
FWD 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Cargo mat   80
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 78  
Navigation system 1,780 450
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Engine-block heater 83 68
Heated front seats 1,183  
FWD 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 4,615 2,500
Options (change) 3,830 2,275
Destination 870 875
Total Price $48,660 $31,795
Total Invoice $45,069 $30,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,510
Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$48,660$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,660$31,320
Total Invoice$45,069$30,007
Adjustments for Features0-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,069$29,559

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-448

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.8 in
Length207.6 in191.5 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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