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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: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $27,165
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $25,806
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Temporary spare tire 100 100 100
3.6L V6 1,370   1,595
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Sunroof     850
Engine-block heater 44 44 66
Temporary spare tire 88 88 88
3.6L V6 1,206   1,404
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 2,715 1,345 2,620
Options (change) 2,390 1,184 2,306
Destination 860 860 760
Total Price $33,165 $36,005 $30,545
Total Invoice $31,664 $34,500 $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: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,052
Model Year201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,165$36,005$30,545
Adjustments for Features-775-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$32,930$30,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$31,664$34,500$28,872
Adjustments for Features-740-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,924$31,554$28,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,840$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-740-2,9460

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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