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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: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,189

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $46,295 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $25,605 $43,980 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Rear Power Package 250            
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 800            
Seating Package   2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,450     1,450   1,450
Luxury Package             2,500
Rear Power Package 208            
Engine-block heater 62 89 89 89 89 89 89
Sunroof 664            
Seating Package   2,225          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof   1,291     1,291   1,291
Luxury Package             2,225
Options (change) 1,125 4,645 695 695 2,145 695 4,050
Options (change) 934 4,135 619 619 1,910 619 3,605
Destination 650 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $28,870 $51,935 $53,685 $61,185 $64,135 $72,785 $92,340
Total Invoice $27,189 $49,110 $51,009 $58,134 $60,850 $69,154 $87,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,259
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6268hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$28,870$51,935$53,685$61,185$64,135$72,785$92,340
Adjustments for Features0-4,030-6,905-9,805-8,330-12,405-11,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$47,905$46,780$51,380$55,805$60,380$80,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055
Total Invoice$27,189$49,110$51,009$58,134$60,850$69,154$87,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,811-6,561-9,316-7,903-11,786-10,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,189$45,299$44,448$48,818$52,947$57,368$76,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$0$4,370$8,499$12,920$32,220

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear$125      
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$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200 
Backup collision intervention     $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200   $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500$500
Differential cooler      $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0   
Carbon fiber hood      $0
Laminated rear side windows     $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900      
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50      
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Rear camera mirror   $200 $200$200
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100  
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$200$200
Metal pedals     $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$7,920$10,795$13,695$12,220$16,295$15,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030$6,905$9,805$8,330$12,405$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,811-6,561-9,316-7,903-11,786-10,912

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in114.6 in
Length191.8 in195.5 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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 outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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