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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: $35,465

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $33,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,289

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $30,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $26,762 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Premium Package 1,000      
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300      
Navigation system 495      
2.0L I4 2,160      
Rear spoiler 400      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof   995 995  
Premium Package 880      
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144      
Navigation system 436      
2.0L I4 2,041      
Rear spoiler 352      
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Sunroof   876 876  
Options (change) 6,320 1,070 1,070 75
Options (change) 5,702 942 942 66
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $35,465 $68,465 $72,745 $81,015
Total Invoice $33,289 $64,075 $68,077 $75,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,788
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$35,465$68,465$72,745$81,015
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-6,215-8,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$63,125$66,530$72,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$33,289$64,075$68,077$75,810
Adjustments for Features0-4,998-5,816-8,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,289$59,077$62,261$67,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,184$8,358

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,965$10,305$11,180$13,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$6,215$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,998-5,816-8,375

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in116.0 in
Length191.5 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in79.0 in
Height57.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.5,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

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