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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: $30,270

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $26,880
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $25,402
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
3.6L V6 1,370   1,595
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Engine-block heater 44 44 62
3.6L V6 1,206   1,324
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,715 1,345 2,720
Options (change) 2,390 1,184 2,258
Destination 860 860 670
Total Price $33,165 $36,005 $30,270
Total Invoice $31,664 $34,500 $28,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,014
Model Year201120112009
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, 11210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,165$36,005$30,270
Adjustments for Features-335-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,830$33,370$30,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$31,664$34,500$28,330
Adjustments for Features-320-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,344$31,975$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112009
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound $250 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,825$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-320-2,5250

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
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.3,680 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

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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