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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: $22,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,839

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $19,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu Limited
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $28,420
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $26,857
Premium Luxury Collection 1,605 3,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof     1,200  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       595
Navigation system       495
Rear spoiler       400
Premium Luxury Collection 1,332 2,656    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 68
Sunroof     996  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Advanced Safety Package       541
Navigation system       450
Rear spoiler       364
Options (change) 10,305 3,300 1,300 3,415
Options (change) 8,553 2,739 1,079 3,107
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $54,855 $57,350 $81,750 $32,710
Total Invoice $50,258 $53,326 $75,037 $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: $19,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,312
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu Limited
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-17255/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$54,855$57,350$81,750$32,710
Adjustments for Features-2,3000-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,555$57,350$78,335$32,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$25,780$0
Total Invoice$50,258$53,326$75,037$30,839
Adjustments for Features-2,1070-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,151$53,326$71,902$30,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,175$23,751$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu Limited
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200 
Compass $0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350 
Headlight washers$50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,950$4,650$8,065$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1070-3,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
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 V6

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested164027%
Total Not Requested442573%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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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