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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: $11,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,908 $53,326
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Luxury Collection   2,755  
Temporary spare tire   250  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Engine-block heater 66 83 83
Luxury Collection   2,287  
Temporary spare tire   208  
Panoramic sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 75 4,005 1,000
Options (change) 66 3,325 830
Destination 760 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $29,435 $41,045 $62,655
Total Invoice $27,853 $38,008 $57,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,155
Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8212, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$29,435$41,045$62,655
Adjustments for Features00-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$41,045$60,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,020
Total Invoice$27,853$38,008$57,531
Adjustments for Features00-2,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$38,008$55,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,145

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220092009
ModelMalibuCTSCTS
TrimLTZBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,965$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,378

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,862 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested94035%

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