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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelDTSDTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,925 $54,825 $27,095
Base Invoice $49,069 $51,809 $25,605
Sunroof     800
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 0 0 800
Options (change) 0 0 664
Destination 920 920 650
Total Price $52,845 $55,745 $28,545
Total Invoice $49,989 $52,729 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,516
Model Year201120112008
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?, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$52,845$55,745$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,700-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,145$51,145$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$49,989$52,729$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2,554-4,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,435$48,378$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,250$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,554-4,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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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