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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: $25,125

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,685

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $25,555
Base Invoice $28,963 $24,149
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Power driver seat   200
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Power driver seat   166
Options (change) 0 200
Options (change) 0 166
Destination 875 670
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $31,045 $25,125
Total Invoice $29,838 $23,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,572
Model Year20122009
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,045$25,125
Adjustments for Features-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,400$25,125
Total Invoice$29,838$23,685
Adjustments for Features-1,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,257$23,685

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,040$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,835 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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