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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: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $26,880
Base Invoice $40,369 $25,402
Sun and Sound Package 1,505  
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 95  
Heated front seats 1,425  
Engine-block heater 100 75
FWD 0  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Sun and Sound Package 1,249  
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 78  
Heated front seats 1,183  
Engine-block heater 83 62
FWD 0  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 3,125 2,470
Options (change) 2,593 2,050
Destination 870 670
Total Price $47,170 $30,020
Total Invoice $43,832 $28,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,595
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$47,170$30,020
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,970$30,020
Total Invoice$43,832$28,122
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,717$28,122

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
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.3,680 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
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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