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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZ2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $29,925 $36,385 $50,225
Base Invoice $27,027 $27,980 $34,020 $46,058
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Folding second row seats   400 400  
Bose Edition Package   0 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,300    
Sunroof       1,200
Engine-block heater 66 83 83 83
Folding second row seats   332 332  
Bose Edition Package   0 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,079    
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 75 1,800 500 1,300
Options (change) 66 1,494 415 1,079
Destination 760 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,435 $32,470 $37,630 $53,570
Total Invoice $27,853 $30,219 $35,180 $49,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,448
Model Year2012200720072007
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)?, 8212, 8212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,435$32,470$37,630$53,570
Adjustments for Features-2,2000-1,750-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$32,470$35,880$50,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,410$17,650
Total Invoice$27,853$30,219$35,180$49,182
Adjustments for Features-2,0820-1,636-3,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,771$30,219$33,544$46,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,325$15,796

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012200720072007
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
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   
Cargo net $40$40$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
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$325
CD player$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   
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
Heated front seats$200  $200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,840$1,640$3,390$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0$1,750$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0820-1,636-3,167

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,416 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%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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