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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $25,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $23,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $46,410 $55,910 $80,160
Base Invoice $19,304 $43,393 $52,276 $73,448
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Remote start 190      
Satellite radio 200      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 800 1,200   1,200
Rear spoiler 175      
Temporary spare tire   250    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Remote start 158      
Satellite radio 166      
Engine-block heater 62 83 83 83
Sunroof 664 996   996
Rear spoiler 145      
Temporary spare tire   208    
Options (change) 2,485 1,550 100 1,300
Options (change) 2,063 1,287 83 1,079
Destination 650 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $23,455 $48,735 $56,785 $84,335
Total Invoice $22,017 $45,455 $53,134 $77,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,684
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$23,455$48,735$56,785$84,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-4,815-10,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$44,710$51,970$74,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,260$29,520
Total Invoice$22,017$45,455$53,134$77,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,754-4,505-9,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$41,701$48,629$68,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,928$26,427

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,475$7,500$8,290$13,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025$4,815$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,754-4,505-9,274

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.4 in
Length188.3 in196.7 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.8 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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