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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: $12,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $27,027 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88 88
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 75 1,600 1,600 450 1,250
Options (change) 66 1,408 1,408 396 1,100
Destination 760 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,435 $42,420 $42,920 $47,825 $65,785
Total Invoice $27,853 $40,031 $40,588 $45,298 $61,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,928
Model Year20122011201120112011
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)?, 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$29,435$42,420$42,920$47,825$65,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-665-3,490-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$41,095$42,255$44,335$62,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160$3,240$21,125
Total Invoice$27,853$40,031$40,588$45,298$61,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-629-3,306-3,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$38,781$39,959$41,992$58,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,178$3,211$19,463

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122011201120112011
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 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Bodyside moldings$75    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
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$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,265$4,605$7,430$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$665$3,490$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,250-629-3,306-3,337

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122011
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.3,848 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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