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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,215

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $64,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,988

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $58,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicXLRXLR
TrimLTPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,320 $86,215 $104,215
Base Invoice $19,304 $78,887 $92,230
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Options (change) 1,245 0 0
Options (change) 1,034 0 0
Destination 650 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,215 $87,055 $106,355
Total Invoice $20,988 $79,727 $94,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,797
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicXLRXLR
TrimLTPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine219hp V6320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$22,215$87,055$106,355
Adjustments for Features0-16,315-15,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$70,740$90,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,750
Total Invoice$20,988$79,727$94,370
Adjustments for Features0-14,942-14,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,988$64,785$80,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,508

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicXLRXLR
TrimLTPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$19,190$18,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,315$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,942-14,077

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length188.3 in177.7 in
Width69.9 in72.3 in
Height57.5 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.411.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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