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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: $27,820

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,317

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimLTZLuxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $41,195
Base Invoice $25,605 $38,517
Engine-block heater 75 100
Cargo net   65
Heated front seats   1,075
Engine-block heater 62 83
Cargo net   54
Heated front seats   892
Options (change) 75 1,240
Options (change) 62 1,029
Destination 650 795
Total Price $27,820 $43,230
Total Invoice $26,317 $40,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,464
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimLTZLuxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,820$43,230
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$42,630
Total Invoice$26,317$40,341
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,317$39,781

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimLTZLuxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in115.6 in
Length191.8 in207.6 in
Width70.3 in74.8 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested27535%
Total Not Requested50065%

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