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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: $35,070

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,941

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $28,320
Base Invoice $51,809 $26,762
Driver Awareness Package 695  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Cargo mat   80
Driver Awareness Package 612  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Cargo mat   70
Options (change) 695 5,925
Options (change) 612 5,354
Destination 920 825
Total Price $56,440 $35,070
Total Invoice $53,341 $32,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,148
Model Year20112015
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
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$56,440$35,070
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,115$35,070
Total Invoice$53,341$32,941
Adjustments for Features-1,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,089$32,941

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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, second row seats$225 
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$5,025$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
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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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%

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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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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