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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelDTSDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,525 $54,425 $28,600
Base Invoice $48,691 $51,432 $27,027
3.6L V6     1,600
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 0 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 1,512
Destination 920 920 760
Total Price $52,445 $55,345 $30,960
Total Invoice $49,611 $52,352 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,578
Model Year201020102012
ModelDTSDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$52,445$55,345$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,890-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,555$50,555$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$49,611$52,352$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,734-4,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,877$47,821$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$944$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102012
ModelDTSDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,290$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,734-4,5310

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
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.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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