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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: $34,125

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $46,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $45,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $25,859 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350      
Navigation system 795      
2.0L I4 2,335      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188      
Navigation system 700      
2.0L I4 2,207      
Engine-block heater 66 89 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120
Sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 5,950 830 830 235
Options (change) 5,389 739 739 209
Destination 810 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $34,125 $81,120 $85,720 $94,225
Total Invoice $32,058 $77,079 $81,449 $89,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,099
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$34,125$81,120$85,720$94,225
Adjustments for Features0-11,495-13,520-17,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$69,625$72,200$77,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$7,530
Total Invoice$32,058$77,079$81,449$89,564
Adjustments for Features0-10,922-12,846-16,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$66,157$68,603$73,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,446$7,181

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
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
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key $5$5$5
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
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
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
HDMI port  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Streaming video support  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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
Total Value of Features$3,600$15,095$17,120$20,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,495$13,520$17,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,922-12,846-16,226

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in116.0 in
Length191.5 in203.9 in
Width73.0 in80.5 in
Height57.6 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%

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