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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: $28,425

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,798

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZ2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $29,270 $35,570 $49,475
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,368 $32,258 $45,372
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 800 1,200 1,200 1,200
Luxury Package   2,350 1,550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,300    
Folding second row seats   400 400  
Engine-block heater 62 83 83 83
Sunroof 664 996 996 996
Luxury Package   1,950 1,286  
Leather seating surfaces   1,079    
Folding second row seats   332 332  
Options (change) 875 5,350 3,250 1,300
Options (change) 726 4,440 2,697 1,079
Destination 670 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,425 $35,340 $39,540 $52,795
Total Invoice $26,798 $32,528 $35,675 $48,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,946
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZ2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7200, 7212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,425$35,340$39,540$52,795
Adjustments for Features-1,2900-1,750-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,135$35,340$37,790$50,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$15,280
Total Invoice$26,798$32,528$35,675$48,471
Adjustments for Features-1,2160-1,579-1,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,582$32,528$34,096$46,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,568$13,946

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZ2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,715$2,425$4,175$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0$1,750$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2160-1,579-1,997

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.4 in
Length191.8 in190.1 in
Width70.3 in70.6 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

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