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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $6,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $24,985
Base Invoice $28,963 $23,860
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Navigation system 895 1,120
Entertainment Package 600  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Rear side airbags 350  
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,000
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Navigation system 788 986
Entertainment Package 528  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Rear side airbags 308  
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Leather Package   880
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 6,320 4,730
Options (change) 5,825 4,284
Destination 875 810
Total Price $37,365 $30,525
Total Invoice $35,663 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,693
Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,365$30,525
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$30,525
Total Invoice$35,663$28,954
Adjustments for Features-1,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,647$28,954

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,865$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,835 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested85038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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