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Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $48,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $45,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelXLRXLRMalibu
TrimBaseXLR-VLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $27,790
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $26,262
Navigation system     795
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Navigation system     700
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 0 0 4,585
Options (change) 0 0 4,035
Destination 840 840 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $101,300 $33,200
Total Invoice $76,248 $89,897 $31,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,699
Model Year200820082014
ModelXLRXLRMalibu
TrimBaseXLR-VLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$81,490$101,300$33,200
Adjustments for Features-5,800-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,690$94,950$33,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0
Total Invoice$76,248$89,897$31,122
Adjustments for Features-5,427-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,821$84,262$31,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,441$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082014
ModelXLRXLRMalibu
TrimBaseXLR-VLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$12,475$13,025$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,427-5,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082014
ModelXLRMalibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length177.7 in191.5 in
Width72.3 in73.0 in
Height50.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested155093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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