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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: $36,470

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $32,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,815

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $28,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $30,975
Base Invoice $52,276 $29,736
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Cargo net   60
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Engine-block heater 83 91
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 12,040 4,620
Options (change) 9,993 4,204
Destination 775 875
Total Price $68,725 $36,470
Total Invoice $63,044 $34,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,463
Model Year20092017
ModelSTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$68,725$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,725$36,225
Total Invoice$63,044$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,044$34,581

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
ModelSTSMalibu
TrimV8Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,725$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
ModelSTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in111.4 in
Length196.7 in193.8 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295044%
Total Not Requested382556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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