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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: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $25,859
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 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 1,756 700
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear side airbags 308 308  
Engine-block heater 44 44 66
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
2.0L I4     2,207
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 5,710 3,690 5,950
Options (change) 5,026 3,248 5,389
Destination 860 860 810
Total Price $36,160 $38,350 $34,125
Total Invoice $34,300 $36,564 $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: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,261
Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,160$38,350$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,160$36,425$33,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$34,300$36,564$32,058
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,300$34,729$31,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
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$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$3,015$4,940$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,045 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%

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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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