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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: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimCXLCXSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $19,304
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Rear spoiler 245 245 175
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Engine-block heater 44 44 62
Rear spoiler 216 216 145
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,960 1,590 2,485
Options (change) 2,606 1,400 2,063
Destination 860 860 650
Total Price $33,410 $36,250 $23,455
Total Invoice $31,880 $34,716 $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: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,507
Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimCXLCXSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,410$36,250$23,455
Adjustments for Features-4,565-6,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$29,385$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$31,880$34,716$22,017
Adjustments for Features-4,356-6,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,524$28,142$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$618$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu Classic
TrimCXLCXSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$6,590$8,890$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$6,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,356-6,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,045 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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