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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicCTSCTS
TrimLTBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $19,304 $33,908 $53,326
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 800    
Temporary spare tire   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,450 900
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 83 83
Sunroof 664    
Temporary spare tire   208  
Panoramic sunroof   1,204 747
Options (change) 2,120 1,800 1,000
Options (change) 1,760 1,495 830
Destination 650 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $23,090 $38,840 $62,655
Total Invoice $21,714 $36,178 $57,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,253
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicCTSCTS
TrimLTBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6212, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$23,090$38,840$62,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$37,540$56,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,635
Total Invoice$21,714$36,178$57,531
Adjustments for Features0-1,211-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,714$34,967$51,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,614

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicCTSCTS
TrimLTBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,425$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,211-5,950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.4 in
Length188.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.6 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 lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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