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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: $28,850

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $45,345 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $25,806 $42,851 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 850          
Seating Package   2,500        
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300 300
Panoramic sunroof   1,250        
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88 88 88
Sunroof 748          
Seating Package   2,200        
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264 264
Panoramic sunroof   1,100        
Options (change) 925 4,150 400 400 400 400
Options (change) 814 3,652 352 352 352 352
Destination 760 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,850 $50,490 $52,665 $57,065 $61,465 $70,735
Total Invoice $27,380 $47,498 $49,541 $53,398 $57,512 $66,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,600
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,850$50,490$52,665$57,065$61,465$70,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-6,975-9,375-11,350-12,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,850$46,565$45,690$47,690$50,115$58,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0$2,000$4,425$12,720
Total Invoice$27,380$47,498$49,541$53,398$57,512$66,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,692-6,561-8,773-10,620-11,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,380$43,806$42,980$44,625$46,892$54,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0$1,645$3,912$11,669

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $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
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
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
Rear air vents $100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0  
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125     
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
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
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$7,465$10,515$12,915$14,890$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$6,975$9,375$11,350$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,692-6,561-8,773-10,620-11,531

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,621 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
Cadillac CTS

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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