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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,931

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Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $33,675
Base Invoice $29,683 $31,486
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Cargo net 60  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Performance Collection   1,790
3.6L V6   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Cargo net 55  
Engine-block heater 68 83
Performance Collection   1,485
3.6L V6   1,072
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 1,405 12,405
Options (change) 1,279 10,537
Destination 875 745
Total Price $33,200 $46,825
Total Invoice $31,837 $42,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,954
Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$33,200$46,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$45,755
Total Invoice$31,837$42,768
Adjustments for Features0-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,837$41,791

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuCTS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,345$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in113.4 in
Length193.8 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested190049%
Total Not Requested197551%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested507572%
Total Not Requested199028%

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