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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,700

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,229

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $26,955
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $25,607
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200   1,200 850
Temporary spare tire       100
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 66
Sunroof 996   996 748
Temporary spare tire       88
Options (change) 1,300 100 1,300 1,025
Options (change) 1,079 83 1,079 902
Destination 775 775 775 720
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,850 $54,150 $81,750 $28,700
Total Invoice $42,784 $50,670 $75,037 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,499
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$45,850$54,150$81,750$28,700
Adjustments for Features-60-1,000-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,790$53,150$75,360$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,360$29,570$0
Total Invoice$42,784$50,670$75,037$27,229
Adjustments for Features-56-936-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,728$49,734$69,172$27,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,006$26,444$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSTSSTSSTSMalibu
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0  
DVD-compatible player  $0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
Surround sound  $250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,390$10,780$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$1,000$6,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-936-5,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelSTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.3 in
Length196.7 in191.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.1 ft3

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