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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: $35,475

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelSTSSTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $30,975
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $29,736
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo net     60
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499  
Engine-block heater 83 83 91
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 4,700 2,940 3,625
Options (change) 4,131 2,582 3,299
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $56,395 $60,195 $35,475
Total Invoice $53,030 $56,736 $33,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,146
Model Year201120112017
ModelSTSSTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$56,395$60,195$35,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,395$57,770$33,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$53,030$56,736$33,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,286-2,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,030$54,450$31,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112017
ModelSTSSTSMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$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$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$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$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$7,550$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,286-2,026

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112017
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 Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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%

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