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

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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,710

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $23,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,839

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $22,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $28,420
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $26,857
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Advanced Safety Package     595
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499  
Engine-block heater 83 83 68
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Advanced Safety Package     541
Navigation system     450
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 4,700 2,940 3,415
Options (change) 4,131 2,582 3,107
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $56,395 $60,195 $32,710
Total Invoice $53,030 $56,736 $30,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,403
Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$56,395$60,195$32,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,395$57,770$32,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$53,030$56,736$30,839
Adjustments for Features0-2,286-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,030$54,450$30,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSMalibu Limited
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$7,075$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,286-212

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.8 in
Length196.7 in191.5 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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