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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,140

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $29,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $25,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $30,920
Base Invoice $51,791 $29,683
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
Engine-block heater 62 68
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 5,610 1,345
Options (change) 4,656 1,224
Destination 900 875
Total Price $62,500 $33,140
Total Invoice $57,347 $31,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,188
Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,500$33,140
Adjustments for Features-5,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,640$33,140
Total Invoice$57,347$31,782
Adjustments for Features-5,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,970$31,782

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$12,155$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.4 in
Length202.5 in193.8 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested87528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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