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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: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $27,095
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $25,605
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200     800
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 83 62
Sunroof 1,056 1,056     664
Options (change) 1,550 1,550 350 100 875
Options (change) 1,359 1,359 303 83 726
Destination 825 825 825 825 650
Total Price $52,760 $58,320 $57,520 $69,710 $28,620
Total Invoice $49,798 $55,052 $54,374 $65,910 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,802
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 8300, 15210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$52,760$58,320$57,520$69,710$28,620
Adjustments for Features-2,135-4,560-1,135-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,625$53,760$56,385$63,650$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$5,760$13,025$0
Total Invoice$49,798$55,052$54,374$65,910$26,981
Adjustments for Features-2,015-4,304-1,073-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,783$50,748$53,301$60,180$26,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,965$5,518$12,397$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
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 
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 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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 
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 $0  
DVD-compatible player $0 $0 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600 $600 
Rear seat audio controls $25 $25 
Surround sound $250 $250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200 
Compass$0 $0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers $50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
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 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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels    $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$8,200$4,775$9,700$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$4,560$1,135$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,015-4,304-1,073-5,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
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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