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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: $22,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,178

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $29,736 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Driver Confidence Package II 995      
Cargo net 65      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Driver Confidence Package II 905      
Cargo net 59      
Engine-block heater 91 88 88 88
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Options (change) 5,020 2,640 100 100
Options (change) 4,567 2,323 88 88
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $36,870 $59,305 $61,165 $70,435
Total Invoice $35,178 $55,369 $57,248 $65,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,755
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,870$59,305$61,165$70,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-4,405-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$55,625$56,760$65,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,430
Total Invoice$35,178$55,369$57,248$65,916
Adjustments for Features0-3,436-4,123-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,178$51,933$53,125$60,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192$8,948

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelMalibuCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremierPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,945$6,625$7,350$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$4,405$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,436-4,123-5,035

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182015
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.3,621 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 indicator25No
Total Requested170096%
Total Not Requested754%
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 Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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