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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: $28,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $21,797 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Satellite radio 325          
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 800          
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495 495  
Polished alloy wheels   600 750     900
Panoramic sunroof           1,250
Luxury Package           1,600
Satellite radio 270          
Engine-block heater 42 88 88 88 88 88
Sunroof 664          
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436 436  
Polished alloy wheels   528 660     792
Panoramic sunroof           1,100
Luxury Package           1,408
Options (change) 1,175 1,445 1,595 845 845 4,100
Options (change) 976 1,272 1,404 744 744 3,608
Destination 625 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $24,865 $53,725 $58,875 $62,525 $71,795 $90,090
Total Invoice $23,398 $50,475 $55,025 $58,479 $67,147 $84,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,007
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$24,865$53,725$58,875$62,525$71,795$90,090
Adjustments for Features0-8,590-11,390-13,290-13,915-12,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$45,135$47,485$49,235$57,880$77,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350$4,100$12,745$32,590
Total Invoice$23,398$50,475$55,025$58,479$67,147$84,138
Adjustments for Features0-8,070-10,645-12,430-13,014-11,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,398$42,405$44,380$46,049$54,133$72,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975$3,644$11,728$30,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
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$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200   $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$12,265$15,065$16,965$17,590$16,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,590$11,390$13,290$13,915$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,070-10,645-12,430-13,014-11,548

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062016
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.3,656 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 V-Sport Premium

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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