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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: $13,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,798

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720
Base Invoice $25,402 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 800        
Temporary spare tire   250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900   900
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88 88
Sunroof 664        
Temporary spare tire   220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof   792 792   792
Options (change) 875 1,250 1,250 350 1,000
Options (change) 726 1,100 1,100 308 880
Destination 670 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,425 $41,840 $42,340 $46,740 $63,845
Total Invoice $26,798 $39,503 $40,060 $44,276 $59,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,704
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$28,425$41,840$42,340$46,740$63,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-400-2,925-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$40,780$41,940$43,815$60,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160$3,035$19,965
Total Invoice$26,798$39,503$40,060$44,276$59,778
Adjustments for Features0-1,001-378-2,771-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,798$38,502$39,682$41,505$56,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,180$3,003$18,373

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
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 
Folding second row seats$300  $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,330$5,390$4,730$7,255$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$400$2,925$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001-378-2,771-2,903

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.4 in
Length191.8 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.6 ft3

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