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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $940

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,459 $27,027
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof, large 1,195  
3.6L V6   1,600
Engine-block heater 44 66
Sunroof, large 1,052  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,245 1,675
Options (change) 1,096 1,578
Destination 750 760
Total Price $31,640 $31,035
Total Invoice $30,305 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150
Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,640$31,035
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,815$31,035
Total Invoice$30,305$29,365
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,515$29,365

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,190$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in112.3 in
Length196.9 in191.8 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height59.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.3 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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