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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: $36,475

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,819

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,478

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Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimPremierV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $43,175
Base Invoice $29,736 $40,369
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Cargo net 65  
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850
FWD   0
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Luxury III Package   5,000
Blind spot warning system   395
Lane departure warning   295
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Engine-block heater 91 83
Cargo net 59  
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706
FWD   0
Adaptive cruise control   1,407
Luxury III Package   4,675
Blind spot warning system   328
Lane departure warning   245
Options (change) 4,625 10,280
Options (change) 4,208 9,058
Destination 875 870
Total Price $36,475 $54,325
Total Invoice $34,819 $50,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,984
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimPremierV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,475$54,325
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,945$54,325
Total Invoice$34,819$50,297
Adjustments for Features-5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,313$50,297

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuDTS
TrimPremierV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$8,080$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182008
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 Capacity15.8 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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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, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
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 II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested158033%
Total Not Requested317567%

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