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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $54,825
Base Invoice $25,859 $51,809
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Navigation system 795  
Driver Awareness Package   695
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Navigation system 700  
Driver Awareness Package   612
Options (change) 5,875 695
Options (change) 5,323 612
Destination 810 920
Total Price $34,050 $56,440
Total Invoice $31,992 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,681
Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$34,050$56,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$54,675
Total Invoice$31,992$53,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$51,673

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in115.6 in
Length191.5 in207.6 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

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