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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: $25,660

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $20,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,035

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $19,279

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Model Year20082006
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $22,865
Base Invoice $40,369 $21,608
Front buckets 0  
Sun and Sound Package 1,505  
Engine-block heater 100 50
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 895  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Front buckets 0  
Sun and Sound Package 1,249  
Engine-block heater 83 42
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 743  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,500 2,170
Options (change) 2,075 1,802
Destination 870 625
Total Price $46,545 $25,660
Total Invoice $43,314 $24,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,715
Model Year20082006
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$46,545$25,660
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,790$25,660
Total Invoice$43,314$24,035
Adjustments for Features-2,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,750$24,035

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,240$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5640

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelDTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length207.6 in188.3 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested407%
Total Not Requested54093%

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