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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,946 $25,806
Bluetooth cell phone link 50  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 900 850
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Bluetooth cell phone link 42  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 747 748
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,025 2,620
Options (change) 851 2,306
Destination 750 760
Total Price $35,580 $30,545
Total Invoice $33,547 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,911
Model Year20092011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8252hp 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)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,580$30,545
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,580$30,295
Total Invoice$33,547$28,872
Adjustments for Features0-236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,547$28,636

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimSuperLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,990$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
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
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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