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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: $36,615

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $49,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,946

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $46,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremierPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $29,736 $79,415 $88,060
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595  
Cargo mat   85 85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Sunroof   0 0
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59    
Engine-block heater 91 89 89
All-weather floor mats 127 200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530  
Cargo mat   76 76
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120
Sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 4,765 1,140 545
Options (change) 4,335 1,015 485
Destination 875 1,295 1,295
Total Price $36,615 $86,030 $94,535
Total Invoice $34,946 $81,725 $89,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,838
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremierPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT9T10T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$36,615$86,030$94,535
Adjustments for Features0-10,465-14,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$75,565$80,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,955
Total Invoice$34,946$81,725$89,840
Adjustments for Features0-9,941-13,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,946$71,784$76,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,737

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremierPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
 $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Streaming video support $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,650$15,115$18,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,465$14,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,941-13,319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in116.0 in
Length193.8 in203.9 in
Width73.0 in80.5 in
Height57.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.851.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.894.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170096%
Total Not Requested754%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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