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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: $34,345

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $47,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,878

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $43,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $30,920
Base Invoice $75,408 $29,683
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Cargo net   60
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 0 2,550
Options (change) 0 2,320
Destination 840 875
Total Price $81,490 $34,345
Total Invoice $76,248 $32,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,085
Model Year20082016
ModelXLRMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$81,490$34,345
Adjustments for Features-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,910$34,345
Total Invoice$76,248$32,878
Adjustments for Features-4,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,963$32,878

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
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
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,975$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelXLRMalibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length177.7 in193.8 in
Width72.3 in73.0 in
Height50.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%

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