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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,115

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $38,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,298

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $35,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $28,420
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $26,857
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995   995    
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,850
Navigation system           495
Rear spoiler           400
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 68
Sunroof 876 876   876    
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,684
Navigation system           450
Rear spoiler           364
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 2,820
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 2,566
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $70,595 $72,985 $83,610 $75,160 $86,960 $32,115
Total Invoice $66,063 $68,298 $78,232 $70,332 $81,365 $30,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,364
Model Year201120112011201120112016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
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$32,115
Adjustments for Features-6,840-8,215-10,450-8,240-10,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,755$64,770$73,160$66,920$76,085$32,115
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$30,298
Adjustments for Features-6,401-7,687-9,778-7,711-10,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,662$60,611$68,454$62,621$71,190$30,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,792$2,959$11,528$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201120112011201120112016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  $1100
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$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 
Remote app     $25
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags     $300
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
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 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter     $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows     $200
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 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
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-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
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 wheels     $350
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$10,705$12,080$14,315$12,105$14,740$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,840$8,215$10,450$8,240$10,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,401-7,687-9,778-7,711-10,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
ModelEscaladeMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.8 in
Length202.5 in191.5 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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