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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: $34,125

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $27,365
Base Invoice $42,874 $25,859
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145 795
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Heated front seats 1,425  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Cargo net 95  
FWD 0  
2.0L I4   2,335
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,780 700
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Heated front seats 1,183  
Engine-block heater 83 66
Cargo net 78  
FWD 0  
2.0L I4   2,207
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 4,615 5,950
Options (change) 3,830 5,389
Destination 920 810
Total Price $51,390 $34,125
Total Invoice $47,624 $32,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,750
Model Year20092013
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$51,390$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,390$32,865
Total Invoice$47,624$32,058
Adjustments for Features0-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,624$30,874

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$1,940$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,184

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelDTSMalibu
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.3,635 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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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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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