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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,455

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelMalibuATSATSATSATS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $38,695 $44,295 $47,295 $60,995
Base Invoice $26,762 $36,760 $42,080 $44,930 $57,945
Premium Package 1,000        
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850        
Navigation system 495        
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100  
Safety and Security Package   1,850     2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595 595
Cargo net   60 60 60 60
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Protection Package         0
Luxury Package         2,500
Premium Package 880        
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628        
Navigation system 436        
Engine-block heater 66 89 89 89  
Safety and Security Package   1,647     1,914
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530 530
Cargo net   53 53 53 53
Sunroof   935     935
Protection Package         0
Luxury Package         2,225
Options (change) 4,310 3,655 755 755 6,355
Options (change) 3,793 3,254 672 672 5,657
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,455 $43,345 $46,045 $49,045 $68,345
Total Invoice $31,380 $41,009 $43,747 $46,597 $64,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,789
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelMalibuATSATSATSATS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4272hp I4335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$33,455$43,345$46,045$49,045$68,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-2,970-4,220-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,455$41,400$43,075$44,825$65,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675$3,425$23,885
Total Invoice$31,380$41,009$43,747$46,597$64,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-2,822-4,009-2,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,380$39,169$40,925$42,588$61,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,756$3,419$22,536

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelMalibuATSATSATSATS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Performance traction management    $250
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tire inflation kit (optional)    $0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Engine-block heater$35$35$35$35 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,460$5,405$6,430$7,680$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$2,970$4,220$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,840-2,822-4,009-2,892

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in182.8 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Luxury

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested90035%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

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