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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $47,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $44,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $20,320
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $19,304
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995   995   800
Front Seating Package           450
Luxury and Convenience Package           595
Rear spoiler           175
Remote start           190
Satellite radio           200
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 62
Sunroof 876 876   876   664
Front Seating Package           374
Luxury and Convenience Package           494
Rear spoiler           145
Remote start           158
Satellite radio           166
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 2,485
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 2,063
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 650
Total Price $70,595 $72,985 $83,610 $75,160 $86,960 $23,455
Total Invoice $66,063 $68,298 $78,232 $70,332 $81,365 $22,017

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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: $34,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,899
Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22215/60-16
Total Price$70,595$72,985$83,610$75,160$86,960$23,455
Adjustments for Features-12,980-14,355-16,590-14,380-17,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,615$58,630$67,020$60,780$69,945$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$3,165$12,330$0
Total Invoice$66,063$68,298$78,232$70,332$81,365$22,017
Adjustments for Features-12,147-13,433-15,523-13,456-15,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,916$54,865$62,709$56,876$65,445$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,793$2,960$11,529$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201120112011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Running boards$350  $350  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000 
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy-look steel wheels     $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$15,155$16,530$18,765$16,555$19,190$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,980$14,355$16,590$14,380$17,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,147-13,433-15,523-13,456-15,9200

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in188.3 in
Width79.0 in69.9 in
Height75.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 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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