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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $17,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,035

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $15,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $33,675
Base Invoice $21,608 $31,486
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 100
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Luxury Collection   2,650
Panoramic sunroof   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Polished alloy wheels   750
All-Season Tire Performance Pkg.   1,740
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 270  
Engine-block heater 42 83
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Luxury Collection   2,200
Panoramic sunroof   747
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Polished alloy wheels   623
All-Season Tire Performance Pkg.   1,444
Options (change) 2,170 8,440
Options (change) 1,802 7,248
Destination 625 745
Total Price $25,660 $42,860
Total Invoice $24,035 $39,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,769
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,660$42,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$38,870
Total Invoice$24,035$39,479
Adjustments for Features0-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,035$35,804

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,435$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,675

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.4 in
Length188.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,872 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
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
All-Season Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested37521%
Total Not Requested140079%

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