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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: $34,105

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $52,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,662

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $47,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuXLR
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $86,215
Base Invoice $29,736 $78,887
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59  
Options (change) 2,255 0
Options (change) 2,051 0
Destination 875 840
Total Price $34,105 $87,055
Total Invoice $32,662 $79,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,359
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuXLR
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,105$87,055
Adjustments for Features0-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,105$80,825
Total Invoice$32,662$79,727
Adjustments for Features0-5,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,662$74,021

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuXLR
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
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
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,395$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,706

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in105.7 in
Length193.8 in177.7 in
Width73.0 in72.3 in
Height57.7 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.811.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%

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