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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,042

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicDTS
TrimLTLuxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $41,195
Base Invoice $19,304 $38,517
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Remote start 190  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Heated front seats   1,075
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Remote start 158  
Engine-block heater 62 83
Heated front seats   892
Options (change) 1,310 1,175
Options (change) 1,088 975
Destination 650 795
Total Price $22,280 $43,165
Total Invoice $21,042 $40,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,045
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicDTS
TrimLTLuxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,280$43,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,280$38,665
Total Invoice$21,042$40,287
Adjustments for Features0-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,042$36,087

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicDTS
TrimLTLuxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$1,500$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,200

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length188.3 in207.6 in
Width69.9 in74.8 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%

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