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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,480

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $20,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,914

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuSTSSTS
TrimPremierLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $29,736 $48,024 $53,279
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Cargo net 65    
Premium Luxury Collection   4,600 2,840
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 83 83
Cargo net 59    
Premium Luxury Collection   4,048 2,499
Options (change) 3,630 4,700 2,940
Options (change) 3,303 4,131 2,582
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,480 $56,395 $60,195
Total Invoice $33,914 $53,030 $56,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,142
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuSTSSTS
TrimPremierLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,480$56,395$60,195
Adjustments for Features-2,1200-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$56,395$57,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$33,914$53,030$56,736
Adjustments for Features-2,0260-2,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,888$53,030$54,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,420

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuSTSSTS
TrimPremierLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,245$5,125$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0260-2,286

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in116.4 in
Length193.8 in196.7 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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