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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,255

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $22,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,851

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu Classic
TrimV6V8STS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $20,320
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $19,304
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200   1,200 800
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Remote start       190
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 62
Sunroof 996   996 664
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Remote start       158
Options (change) 3,940 100 1,300 2,285
Options (change) 3,270 83 1,079 1,897
Destination 720 720 720 650
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,680 $48,340 $77,190 $23,255
Total Invoice $41,934 $44,759 $71,603 $21,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,447
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu Classic
TrimV6V8STS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$45,680$48,340$77,190$23,255
Adjustments for Features-5,050-2,950-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,630$45,390$68,085$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$27,455$0
Total Invoice$41,934$44,759$71,603$21,851
Adjustments for Features-4,636-2,731-8,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,298$42,028$63,157$21,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,730$25,859$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu Classic
TrimV6V8STS-VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Interior air filter$0 $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0 $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,125$6,025$12,180$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$2,950$9,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,636-2,731-8,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelSTSMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.3 in188.3 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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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