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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: $34,280

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,823

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $29,736 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Cargo net 60      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Engine-block heater 91 88 88 88
Cargo net 55      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 2,430 6,610 100 1,250
Options (change) 2,212 5,817 88 1,100
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,280 $49,795 $49,285 $66,660
Total Invoice $32,823 $46,676 $46,617 $62,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,877
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,280$49,795$49,285$66,660
Adjustments for Features0-970-970-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$48,825$48,315$66,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$17,950
Total Invoice$32,823$46,676$46,617$62,401
Adjustments for Features0-909-917-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,823$45,767$45,700$62,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0$16,331

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key$5   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$5,115$5,115$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$970$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909-917-370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,087 lb.3,852 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130055%
Total Not Requested105045%
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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