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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: $35,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,412

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $28,320
Base Invoice $30,394 $26,762
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Navigation system 895 495
Entertainment Package 600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Rear spoiler 350 400
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Rear side airbags 350  
2.0L I4   2,160
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Navigation system 788 436
Entertainment Package 528  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Rear spoiler 308 352
All-weather floor mats 123 123
Rear side airbags 308  
2.0L I4   2,041
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 8,645 6,460
Options (change) 7,898 5,825
Destination 875 825
Total Price $41,180 $35,605
Total Invoice $39,167 $33,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,566
Model Year20132015
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$41,180$35,605
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,930$35,605
Total Invoice$39,167$33,412
Adjustments for Features-1,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,978$33,412

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,550$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
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 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

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested137538%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
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 headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

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