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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: $24,865

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $28,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $26,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $21,797 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Satellite radio 325        
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 800        
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300
Polished alloy wheels   900 750    
Satellite radio 270        
Engine-block heater 42 88 88 88 88
Sunroof 664        
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264
Polished alloy wheels   792 660    
Options (change) 1,175 1,300 1,150 400 400
Options (change) 976 1,144 1,012 352 352
Destination 625 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,865 $53,565 $57,815 $61,465 $70,735
Total Invoice $23,398 $50,333 $54,058 $57,512 $66,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,418
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,865$53,565$57,815$61,465$70,735
Adjustments for Features0-8,000-10,500-12,400-13,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$45,565$47,315$49,065$57,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,500$11,795
Total Invoice$23,398$50,333$54,058$57,512$66,180
Adjustments for Features0-7,517-9,818-11,603-12,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,398$42,816$44,240$45,909$53,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,424$3,093$10,850

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
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$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$11,675$14,175$16,075$17,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,000$10,500$12,400$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,517-9,818-11,603-12,514

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.6 in
Length188.3 in195.5 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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