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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: $25,660

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,035

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $22,865
Base Invoice $31,946 $21,608
Engine-block heater 75 50
CD changer, in-dash 195 300
Sunroof 900 800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Engine-block heater 62 42
CD changer, in-dash 162 249
Sunroof 747 664
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 1,920 2,170
Options (change) 1,594 1,802
Destination 750 625
Total Price $36,475 $25,660
Total Invoice $34,290 $24,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,455
Model Year20092006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,475$25,660
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$25,660
Total Invoice$34,290$24,035
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,490$24,035

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,150$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in106.3 in
Length198.1 in188.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,770 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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