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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: $31,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelLaCrosseMalibuMalibu
TrimSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,380 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $30,599 $24,443 $26,762
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
Rear spoiler   400 400
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Sunroof 747 880  
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
Rear spoiler   352 352
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 975 5,385 2,635
Options (change) 809 4,854 2,459
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $34,105 $31,805 $31,780
Total Invoice $32,158 $30,122 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,954
Model Year200820152015
ModelLaCrosseMalibuMalibu
TrimSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,105$31,805$31,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,105$29,780$30,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$32,158$30,122$30,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,918-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,158$28,204$28,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$282

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820152015
ModelLaCrosseMalibuMalibu
TrimSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,650$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,918-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in107.8 in
Length198.1 in191.5 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,770 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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