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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: $32,340

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,335

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102013
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $27,365
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $25,859
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Temporary spare tire 250 250      
Premium Luxury Collection     4,655    
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,900
Navigation system         795
Premium Package         1,000
Forward collision warning         395
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476        
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 83 66
Sunroof 1,056 1,056      
Temporary spare tire 220 220      
Premium Luxury Collection     4,096    
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,672
Navigation system         700
Premium Package         880
Forward collision warning         348
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 4,755 100 4,165
Options (change) 4,835 1,359 4,179 83 3,666
Destination 825 825 825 825 810
Total Price $56,710 $58,320 $61,925 $69,710 $32,340
Total Invoice $53,274 $55,052 $58,250 $65,910 $30,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,422
Model Year20102010201020102013
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMalibu
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$56,710$58,320$61,925$69,710$32,340
Adjustments for Features-550-1,250-450-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,160$57,070$61,475$66,960$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$5,315$10,800$0
Total Invoice$53,274$55,052$58,250$65,910$30,335
Adjustments for Features-517-1,180-423-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,757$53,872$57,827$63,310$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$5,070$10,553$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010201020102013
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 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
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 
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0 $0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,225$4,425$6,725$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$1,250$450$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-517-1,180-423-2,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelSTSMalibu
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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8 Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested225072%
Total Not Requested87528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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