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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: $36,470

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,815

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $30,975
Base Invoice $42,874 $29,736
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Luxury III Package 5,180  
Lane departure warning 295  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Cargo net   60
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Luxury III Package 4,843  
Lane departure warning 245  
Engine-block heater 83 91
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 10,065 4,620
Options (change) 8,898 4,204
Destination 920 875
Total Price $56,840 $36,470
Total Invoice $52,692 $34,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,431
Model Year20092017
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$56,840$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,840$35,890
Total Invoice$52,692$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,692$34,261

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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
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 
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
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
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 
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$7,250$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-554

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
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
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Total Requested178038%
Total Not Requested285062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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