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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,062

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,262 $27,027
Driver Confidence Package 950  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 900  
3.6L V6   1,600
Driver Confidence Package 789  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 747  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 2,470 1,675
Options (change) 2,050 1,578
Destination 750 760
Total Price $31,010 $31,035
Total Invoice $29,062 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170
Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,010$31,035
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$30,535
Total Invoice$29,062$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,062$28,892

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,715$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in112.3 in
Length198.1 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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