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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $33,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $30,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $20,320
Base Invoice $49,811 $19,304
Sunroof 1,550 800
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Engine-block heater   75
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof 1,287 664
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Engine-block heater   62
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 1,550 2,120
Options (change) 1,287 1,760
Destination 875 650
Total Price $56,275 $23,090
Total Invoice $51,973 $21,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,127
Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16
Total Price$56,275$23,090
Adjustments for Features-8,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$23,090
Total Invoice$51,973$21,714
Adjustments for Features-8,1320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,841$21,714

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$10,855$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1320

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length198.9 in188.3 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height74.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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