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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: $25,360

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,786

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $22,865
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $21,608
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Engine-block heater 50 50 50
3.6L V6 1,370    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Engine-block heater 44 44 42
3.6L V6 1,206    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,510 1,490 1,870
Options (change) 3,090 1,312 1,553
Destination 860 860 625
Total Price $33,960 $36,150 $25,360
Total Invoice $32,364 $34,628 $23,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,586
Model Year201120112006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,960$36,150$25,360
Adjustments for Features-3,140-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,820$31,235$25,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0
Total Invoice$32,364$34,628$23,786
Adjustments for Features-2,992-4,7080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,372$29,920$23,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,875$7,650$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,992-4,7080

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in188.3 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height59.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.4 ft3

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