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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: $27,925

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $59,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,566

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $53,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRMalibu
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,215 $104,215 $27,165
Base Invoice $78,887 $92,230 $25,806
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 840 840 760
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $87,055 $106,355 $27,925
Total Invoice $79,727 $94,370 $26,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,690
Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRMalibu
TrimPlatinumXLR-VLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$87,055$106,355$27,925
Adjustments for Features-12,525-12,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,530$94,280$27,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,750$0
Total Invoice$79,727$94,370$26,566
Adjustments for Features-11,471-10,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,256$83,656$26,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,400$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092011
ModelXLRXLRMalibu
TrimPlatinumXLR-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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$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$16,615$16,165$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,525$12,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,471-10,7140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelXLRMalibu
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.3 in
Length177.7 in191.8 in
Width72.3 in70.3 in
Height50.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft315.1 ft3

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