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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: $33,455

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $26,762 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Premium Package 1,000      
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Navigation system 495      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628      
Premium Package 880      
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Navigation system 436      
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 4,310 3,745 450 1,250
Options (change) 3,793 3,296 396 1,100
Destination 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,455 $46,930 $49,635 $66,660
Total Invoice $31,380 $44,155 $46,925 $62,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,238
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$33,455$46,930$49,635$66,660
Adjustments for Features-1,5600-2,050-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$46,930$47,585$65,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655$18,405
Total Invoice$31,380$44,155$46,925$62,401
Adjustments for Features-1,4630-1,938-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,917$44,155$44,987$61,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$832$17,006

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,975$4,415$6,465$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0$2,050$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4630-1,938-1,240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152012
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.3,852 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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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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