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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: $23,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $51,000 $57,400 $61,800 $69,070 $63,600
Base Invoice $27,027 $47,940 $53,669 $57,783 $64,580 $59,466
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,250       1,150
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88 88 88
Panoramic sunroof   1,100       1,012
Options (change) 75 1,350 100 100 100 1,250
Options (change) 66 1,188 88 88 88 1,100
Destination 760 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $29,435 $53,275 $58,425 $62,825 $70,095 $68,375
Total Invoice $27,853 $50,053 $54,682 $58,796 $65,593 $64,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,915
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$29,435$53,275$58,425$62,825$70,095$68,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,625-8,725-10,700-11,675-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$47,650$49,700$52,125$58,420$63,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$4,475$10,770$15,535
Total Invoice$27,853$50,053$54,682$58,796$65,593$64,091
Adjustments for Features0-5,285-8,166-10,014-10,925-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$44,768$46,516$48,782$54,668$59,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,748$4,014$9,900$14,458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-V
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 
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 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
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 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
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 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50 
Media drive     $15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge    $75$75
Fog lights$125    $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$9,340$12,440$14,415$15,390$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625$8,725$10,700$11,675$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,285-8,166-10,014-10,925-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122014
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.3,751 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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