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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: $34,285

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $29,736 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Cargo net 65        
Performance Luxury Package   3,900 3,305    
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066        
Engine-block heater 91 88 88 88 88
Cargo net 59        
Performance Luxury Package   3,432 2,908    
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 2,435 8,295 6,700 100 1,250
Options (change) 2,216 7,300 5,896 88 1,100
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,285 $49,115 $48,020 $47,475 $65,785
Total Invoice $32,827 $45,923 $45,076 $44,990 $61,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,240
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,285$49,115$48,020$47,475$65,785
Adjustments for Features-80-95000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$48,165$48,020$47,475$65,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$545$0$18,085
Total Invoice$32,827$45,923$45,076$44,990$61,581
Adjustments for Features-77-88800-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,750$45,035$45,076$44,990$61,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$86$0$16,380

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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$100
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$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$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$125
Headlight washers    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,220$5,090$4,140$4,140$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$950$0$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-77-88800-211

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011
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.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
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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