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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: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimCXLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,459 $19,304
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Remote start   190
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Engine-block heater 44 62
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Remote start   158
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,245 2,310
Options (change) 1,096 1,918
Destination 750 650
Total Price $31,640 $23,280
Total Invoice $30,305 $21,872

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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: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,061
Model Year20102008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimCXLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,640$23,280
Adjustments for Features-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,075$23,280
Total Invoice$30,305$21,872
Adjustments for Features-4,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,933$21,872

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimCXLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in188.3 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height59.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.4 ft3

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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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