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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: $35,690

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $18,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,102

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,195

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Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $30,920
Base Invoice $40,369 $29,683
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Lane departure warning 295  
Blind spot warning system 395  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Luxury III Package 5,000  
FWD 0  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Cargo net   60
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Lane departure warning 245  
Blind spot warning system 328  
Engine-block heater 83 68
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Luxury III Package 4,675  
FWD 0  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 10,280 3,895
Options (change) 9,058 3,544
Destination 870 875
Total Price $54,325 $35,690
Total Invoice $50,297 $34,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,606
Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$54,325$35,690
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,325$35,260
Total Invoice$50,297$34,102
Adjustments for Features0-411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,297$33,691

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
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$7,550$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelDTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in111.4 in
Length207.6 in193.8 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.8 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%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested158033%
Total Not Requested317567%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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