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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,610

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $26,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,993

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $25,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuDTSDTS
TrimSSLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $51,525 $54,425
Base Invoice $21,608 $48,691 $51,432
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 270    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664    
Options (change) 2,120 0 0
Options (change) 1,760 0 0
Destination 625 920 920
Total Price $25,610 $52,445 $55,345
Total Invoice $23,993 $49,611 $52,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,546
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuDTSDTS
TrimSSLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,610$52,445$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,305-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,610$48,140$49,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$23,993$49,611$52,352
Adjustments for Features0-4,072-5,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,993$45,539$46,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$944

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuDTSDTS
TrimSSLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,960$7,265$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,072-5,869

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length188.3 in207.6 in
Width69.9 in74.8 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.8 ft3

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