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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: $35,375

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,819

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $54,825
Base Invoice $29,736 $51,809
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 60  
Driver Awareness Package   695
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 55  
Driver Awareness Package   612
Options (change) 3,525 695
Options (change) 3,208 612
Destination 875 920
Total Price $35,375 $56,440
Total Invoice $33,819 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,456
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,375$56,440
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$56,370
Total Invoice$33,819$53,341
Adjustments for Features0-66
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,819$53,275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
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$6,105$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-66

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in115.6 in
Length193.8 in207.6 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

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 system200Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%

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