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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: $19,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,380

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $51,695 $59,195 $70,795 $85,995
Base Invoice $26,762 $49,110 $56,235 $67,255 $81,695
Premium Package 1,000        
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850        
Navigation system 495        
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof         1,450
Luxury Package         2,075
Premium Package 880        
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628        
Navigation system 436        
Engine-block heater 66 89 89 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof         1,291
Luxury Package         1,847
Options (change) 4,310 695 695 695 3,625
Options (change) 3,793 619 619 619 3,227
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,455 $53,385 $60,885 $72,485 $91,615
Total Invoice $31,380 $50,724 $57,849 $68,869 $86,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,237
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$33,455$53,385$60,885$72,485$91,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-6,170-8,770-7,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,455$50,115$54,715$63,715$83,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$13,600$33,630
Total Invoice$31,380$50,724$57,849$68,869$86,917
Adjustments for Features0-3,107-5,862-8,332-7,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,380$47,617$51,987$60,537$79,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,370$12,920$31,834

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $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 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Performance traction management    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Differential cooler    $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $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    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$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
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,925$7,195$10,095$12,695$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270$6,170$8,770$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107-5,862-8,332-7,466

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in114.6 in
Length191.5 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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