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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimBaseAvenirLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $20,320
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Rear spoiler 415 415 175
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Essence Group 2,700    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 62
Rear spoiler 378 378 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Essence Group 2,592    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 5,160 515 2,485
Options (change) 4,830 469 2,063
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $39,750 $46,310 $23,455
Total Invoice $38,073 $44,469 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,805
Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimBaseAvenirLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$39,750$46,310$23,455
Adjustments for Features-7,570-11,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$35,090$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$0
Total Invoice$38,073$44,469$22,017
Adjustments for Features-7,251-10,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,822$33,695$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,873$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimBaseAvenirLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,045$13,695$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,570$11,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,251-10,7740

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in106.3 in
Length197.5 in188.3 in
Width73.5 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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