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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: $28,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $39,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,006

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $37,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $26,880
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $25,402
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995   995   800
Rear Power Package           250
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 62
Sunroof 876 876   876   664
Rear Power Package           208
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 1,125
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 934
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 670
Total Price $68,465 $72,745 $81,015 $74,920 $84,365 $28,675
Total Invoice $64,075 $68,077 $75,810 $70,111 $78,942 $27,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,693
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/50-18
Total Price$68,465$72,745$81,015$74,920$84,365$28,675
Adjustments for Features-8,950-9,825-12,560-10,500-13,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,515$62,920$68,455$64,420$71,230$28,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0
Total Invoice$64,075$68,077$75,810$70,111$78,942$27,006
Adjustments for Features-8,376-9,195-11,753-9,826-12,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,699$58,882$64,057$60,285$66,651$27,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,358$4,586$10,952$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
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 
Sunshade, rear     $125
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   
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 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
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 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350  $350  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
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 headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
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 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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$12,705$13,580$16,315$14,255$16,890$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,950$9,825$12,560$10,500$13,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,376-9,195-11,753-9,826-12,2910

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelEscaladeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.3 in
Length202.5 in191.8 in
Width79.0 in70.3 in
Height75.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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