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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: $27,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,647

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $23,065
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $21,797
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 800
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Engine-block heater 83 83 42
Sunroof 1,056 1,056 664
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 1,475
Options (change) 1,139 1,139 1,225
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $52,995 $58,555 $25,165
Total Invoice $50,038 $55,293 $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: $24,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,370
Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$52,995$58,555$25,165
Adjustments for Features-3,200-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,795$52,930$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$50,038$55,293$23,647
Adjustments for Features-3,021-5,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,017$49,981$23,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,964$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelSTSSTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,600$8,025$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,021-5,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
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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