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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: $32,315

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $24,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $22,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $28,420
Base Invoice $51,809 $26,857
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Navigation system   495
Cargo mat   80
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Navigation system   450
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 695 3,020
Options (change) 612 2,748
Destination 920 875
Total Price $56,440 $32,315
Total Invoice $53,341 $30,480

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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: $22,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,853
Model Year20112016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
TrimPremiumLTZ
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$56,440$32,315
Adjustments for Features-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,315$32,315
Total Invoice$53,341$30,480
Adjustments for Features-2,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,333$30,480

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
ModelDTSMalibu Limited
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$5,725$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
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 Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%

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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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