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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicATSATSATSATS
TrimLTLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $38,695 $44,295 $47,295 $60,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $36,760 $42,080 $44,930 $57,945
Luxury and Convenience Package 595        
Front Seating Package 450        
Satellite radio 200        
Sunroof 800 1,050     1,050
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100  
Remote start 190        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595 595
Protection Package         0
Luxury Package         2,500
Luxury and Convenience Package 494        
Front Seating Package 374        
Satellite radio 166        
Sunroof 664 935     935
Engine-block heater 62 89 89 89  
Remote start 158        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530 530
Protection Package         0
Luxury Package         2,225
Options (change) 2,310 1,745 695 695 4,145
Options (change) 1,918 1,554 619 619 3,690
Destination 650 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,280 $41,435 $45,985 $48,985 $66,135
Total Invoice $21,872 $39,309 $43,694 $46,544 $62,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,876
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicATSATSATSATS
TrimLTLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6272hp I4335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$23,280$41,435$45,985$48,985$66,135
Adjustments for Features0-7,970-10,720-11,970-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,280$33,465$35,265$37,015$57,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$3,550$23,935
Total Invoice$21,872$39,309$43,694$46,544$62,630
Adjustments for Features0-7,561-10,186-11,374-8,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,872$31,748$33,508$35,170$54,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760$3,422$22,610

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicATSATSATSATS
TrimLTLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25$25 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Performance traction management    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tire inflation kit (optional)    $0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Engine-block heater$35$35$35$35 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,035$10,005$12,755$14,005$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,970$10,720$11,970$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,561-10,186-11,374-8,272

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in182.8 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested227588%

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