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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: $34,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $49,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,795 $85,195 $92,295 $28,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Cargo mat 85 85 85 80
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 140
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Premium Package       1,000
Advanced Safety Package       890
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Navigation system       495
Rear spoiler       400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Cargo mat 76 76 76 70
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 123
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 66
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Premium Package       880
Advanced Safety Package       783
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,628
Navigation system       436
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 1,140 1,140 545 4,930
Options (change) 1,015 1,015 485 4,338
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 825
Total Price $83,230 $87,630 $94,135 $34,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,454
Model Year2020202020202015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8196hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22215/60-16
Total Price$83,230$87,630$94,135$34,075
Adjustments for Features-10,745-12,770-16,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,485$74,860$77,815$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$5,330$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2020202020202015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Streaming video support $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$14,495$16,520$20,070$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,745$12,770$16,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-298-337-3090

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202015
ModelEscaladeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.8 in
Length203.9 in191.5 in
Width80.5 in73.0 in
Height74.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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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