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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: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $27,095
Base Invoice $31,946 $25,605
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 900 800
CD changer, in-dash 195  
Engine-block heater 62 62
Sunroof 747 664
CD changer, in-dash 162  
Options (change) 1,170 875
Options (change) 971 726
Destination 750 650
Total Price $35,725 $28,620
Total Invoice $33,667 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,007
Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,725$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$28,280
Total Invoice$33,667$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,667$26,660

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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.3,680 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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