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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $47,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $43,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $76,970 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $27,027 $71,967 $76,174 $83,472
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600      
Cargo mat   85 85 85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0 0
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
3.6L V6 1,512      
Cargo mat   75 75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Sunroof   0 0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0 0
Options (change) 1,675 295 295 295
Options (change) 1,578 260 260 260
Destination 760 995 995 995
Total Price $31,035 $78,260 $82,760 $90,565
Total Invoice $29,365 $73,222 $77,429 $84,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,689
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$31,035$78,260$82,760$90,565
Adjustments for Features0-13,005-15,380-18,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$65,255$67,380$72,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125$6,780
Total Invoice$29,365$73,222$77,429$84,727
Adjustments for Features0-12,168-14,389-17,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$61,054$63,040$67,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,986$6,337

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support $0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,525$15,530$17,905$21,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,005$15,380$18,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,168-14,389-17,336

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in116.0 in
Length191.8 in203.9 in
Width70.3 in80.5 in
Height57.1 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.151.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.194.2 ft3

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