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Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,595

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,036

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,195 $27,165
Base Invoice $38,517 $25,806
Cargo net 65  
Heated front seats 1,075  
Engine-block heater 100 75
3.6L V6   1,595
Cargo net 54  
Heated front seats 892  
Engine-block heater 83 66
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,240 1,670
Options (change) 1,029 1,470
Destination 795 760
Total Price $43,230 $29,595
Total Invoice $40,341 $28,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,591
Model Year20062011
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$43,230$29,595
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$29,595
Total Invoice$40,341$28,036
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,627$28,036

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,715$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelDTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.3 in
Length207.6 in191.8 in
Width74.8 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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