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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: $13,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,798

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $39,050 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $25,402 $36,902 $39,964 $45,634
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 800      
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150  
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88
Sunroof 664      
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012  
Options (change) 875 1,600 1,600 450
Options (change) 726 1,408 1,408 396
Destination 670 895 895 895
Total Price $28,425 $41,545 $44,785 $49,635
Total Invoice $26,798 $39,205 $42,267 $46,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,997
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,425$41,545$44,785$49,635
Adjustments for Features0-435-1,500-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$41,110$43,285$45,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$4,250
Total Invoice$26,798$39,205$42,267$46,925
Adjustments for Features0-410-1,416-4,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,798$38,795$40,851$42,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,056$4,088

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300  $300
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,625$5,690$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$1,500$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-410-1,416-4,042

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
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.3,852 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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