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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: $25,165

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,647

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102006
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $23,065
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $21,797
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 50
Sunroof 1,200 1,200     800
CD changer, in-dash         300
Satellite radio         325
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 83 42
Sunroof 1,056 1,056     664
CD changer, in-dash         249
Satellite radio         270
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 100 100 1,475
Options (change) 1,139 1,139 83 83 1,225
Destination 825 825 825 825 625
Total Price $52,510 $58,070 $57,270 $69,710 $25,165
Total Invoice $49,578 $54,832 $54,154 $65,910 $23,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,910
Model Year20102010201020102006
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 8300, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$52,510$58,070$57,270$69,710$25,165
Adjustments for Features-3,200-5,625-2,200-7,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,310$52,445$55,070$62,585$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$5,760$13,275$0
Total Invoice$49,578$54,832$54,154$65,910$23,647
Adjustments for Features-3,021-5,311-2,080-6,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,557$49,521$52,074$59,173$23,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,964$5,517$12,616$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010201020102006
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0 $0 
Navigation system $600 $600 
Rear seat audio controls $25 $25 
Surround sound $250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200 
Compass$0 $0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers $50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$6,650$9,075$5,650$10,575$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$5,625$2,200$7,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,021-5,311-2,080-6,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelSTSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in188.3 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,974 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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