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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: $34,125

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,459 $25,859
Navigation system 1,995 795
Entertainment Package 650  
Rear side airbags 350  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Head-up display (HUD) 350  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
2.0L I4   2,335
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Navigation system 1,756 700
Entertainment Package 572  
Rear side airbags 308  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Xenon HID headlights 612  
Head-up display (HUD) 308  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
2.0L I4   2,207
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 5,835 5,950
Options (change) 5,136 5,389
Destination 750 810
Total Price $36,230 $34,125
Total Invoice $34,345 $32,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,870
Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,230$34,125
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$34,125
Total Invoice$34,345$32,058
Adjustments for Features-4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,928$32,058

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4170

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in107.8 in
Length196.9 in191.5 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height59.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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