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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSTSSTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $25,605 $48,024 $53,279
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 800 1,200 1,200
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Engine-block heater 62 83 83
Sunroof 664 1,056 1,056
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Options (change) 875 1,650 1,650
Options (change) 726 1,447 1,447
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $28,620 $53,345 $58,905
Total Invoice $26,981 $50,346 $55,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,350
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSTSSTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,620$53,345$58,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,135-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,620$51,210$54,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,135
Total Invoice$26,981$50,346$55,601
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-4,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,981$48,331$51,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,966

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibuSTSSTS
TrimLTZLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,725$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,015-4,304

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in116.4 in
Length191.8 in196.7 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.8 ft3

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