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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,550

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $59,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,072

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $53,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuXLRXLR
TrimLTZPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,880 $86,215 $104,215
Base Invoice $25,402 $78,887 $92,230
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,550 $87,055 $106,355
Total Invoice $26,072 $79,727 $94,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,519
Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuXLRXLR
TrimLTZPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$27,550$87,055$106,355
Adjustments for Features0-12,160-11,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$74,895$94,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,750
Total Invoice$26,072$79,727$94,370
Adjustments for Features0-11,136-10,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,072$68,591$83,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,389

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuXLRXLR
TrimLTZPlatinumXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,915$16,075$15,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,160$11,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,136-10,390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in177.7 in
Width70.3 in72.3 in
Height57.1 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.111.6 ft3

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