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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: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelMalibu ClassicCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720
Base Invoice $19,304 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773
Luxury and Convenience Package 595        
Front Seating Package 450        
Satellite radio 200        
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Remote start 190        
Sunroof 800        
Temporary spare tire   250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900   900
Luxury and Convenience Package 494        
Front Seating Package 374        
Satellite radio 166        
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88 88
Remote start 158        
Sunroof 664        
Temporary spare tire   220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof   792 792   792
Options (change) 2,310 1,250 1,250 350 1,000
Options (change) 1,918 1,100 1,100 308 880
Destination 650 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,280 $41,840 $42,340 $46,740 $63,845
Total Invoice $21,872 $39,503 $40,060 $44,276 $59,778

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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: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,849
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelMalibu ClassicCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT4T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$23,280$41,840$42,340$46,740$63,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,065-4,405-6,930-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,280$36,775$37,935$39,810$56,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160$3,035$19,965
Total Invoice$21,872$39,503$40,060$44,276$59,778
Adjustments for Features0-4,782-4,168-6,565-6,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,872$34,721$35,892$37,711$53,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,171$2,990$18,405

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelMalibu ClassicCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$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 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300  $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,025$8,090$7,430$9,955$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065$4,405$6,930$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,782-4,168-6,565-6,652

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082010
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.3,848 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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