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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: $34,045

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,452

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMalibuMalibuCTSCTS
TrimPremierHybrid2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $27,368 $45,372
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Cargo net 65 65    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195    
Leather Package   1,395    
Navigation system   495 2,995  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Luxury Package     2,350  
Leather seating surfaces     1,300  
Folding second row seats     400  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Cargo net 59 59    
Engine-block heater 91 91 83 83
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087    
Leather Package   1,269    
Navigation system   450 2,486  
Panoramic sunroof   1,047    
Luxury Package     1,950  
Leather seating surfaces     1,079  
Folding second row seats     332  
Sunroof     996 996
Options (change) 2,435 5,295 8,345 1,300
Options (change) 2,216 4,817 6,926 1,079
Destination 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,285 $34,045 $38,335 $52,795
Total Invoice $32,827 $32,452 $35,014 $48,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,904
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMalibuMalibuCTSCTS
TrimPremierHybrid2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT9CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17225/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$34,285$34,045$38,335$52,795
Adjustments for Features-3,645-4,5550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,640$29,490$38,335$51,545
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0$13,210
Total Invoice$32,827$32,452$35,014$48,471
Adjustments for Features-3,490-4,3420-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,337$28,110$35,014$47,323
Cost Above Minimum$1,227$0$0$12,309

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMalibuMalibuCTSCTS
TrimPremierHybrid2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,870$7,780$3,225$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$4,555$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,490-4,3420-1,148

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in113.4 in
Length193.8 in190.1 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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