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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: $32,340

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,335

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $25,859 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900        
Premium Package 1,000        
Forward collision warning 395        
Navigation system 795        
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Performance Luxury Package     3,305    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672        
Premium Package 880        
Forward collision warning 348        
Navigation system 700        
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88 88
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Performance Luxury Package     2,908    
Options (change) 4,165 4,745 7,050 450 1,250
Options (change) 3,666 4,176 6,204 396 1,100
Destination 810 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,340 $45,565 $48,370 $47,825 $65,785
Total Invoice $30,335 $42,799 $45,384 $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: $14,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,552
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,340$45,565$48,370$47,825$65,785
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-1,150-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$45,565$47,220$46,675$64,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,655$1,110$18,995
Total Invoice$30,335$42,799$45,384$45,298$61,581
Adjustments for Features-1,0880-1,079-1,089-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,247$42,799$44,305$44,209$60,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,506$1,410$17,635

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011201120112011
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$100 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote start$150 $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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$5,500$4,340$5,490$5,490$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0$1,150$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880-1,079-1,089-1,147

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in113.4 in
Length191.5 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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