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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: $36,930

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $33,500
Luxury Package 1,350    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Engine-block heater 50 50 100
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo net     65
Luxury Package 1,188    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Rear side airbags 308 308  
Engine-block heater 44 44 91
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Cargo net     59
Options (change) 7,510 3,590 2,435
Options (change) 6,610 3,160 2,216
Destination 860 860 995
Total Price $37,960 $38,250 $36,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,441
Model Year201120112021
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,960$38,250$36,930
Adjustments for Features-245-7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,715$37,480$36,930
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112021
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,540$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-232-7340

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112021
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in111.4 in
Length196.9 in194.2 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height59.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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