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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: $36,870

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $27,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,178

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $25,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuCTSCTS
TrimPremierPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $29,736 $56,520 $67,540
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Cargo net 65    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Cargo net 59    
Engine-block heater 91 89 89
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 5,020 3,545 695
Options (change) 4,567 3,156 619
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $36,870 $64,035 $72,785
Total Invoice $35,178 $60,671 $69,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,282
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuCTSCTS
TrimPremierPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT9T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,870$64,035$72,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$58,535$66,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$35,178$60,671$69,154
Adjustments for Features0-5,211-5,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,178$55,460$63,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,875

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuCTSCTS
TrimPremierPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Heated second row seats $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,915$8,415$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,211-5,819

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in114.6 in
Length193.8 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested172597%
Total Not Requested503%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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