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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: $35,380

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $30,975
Base Invoice $51,809 $29,736
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 695 3,530
Options (change) 612 3,212
Destination 920 875
Total Price $56,440 $35,380
Total Invoice $53,341 $33,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,452
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$56,440$35,380
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,370$35,380
Total Invoice$53,341$33,823
Adjustments for Features-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,275$33,823

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMalibu
TrimPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$6,175$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-660

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
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.15.8 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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 Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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%

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