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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: $34,270

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,656

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $27,875
Base Invoice $30,394 $26,760
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Leather Group 2,210  
Navigation system 895 495
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear side airbags 350  
Engine-block heater 50 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,150
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Cargo net   65
Door sill trim plates   85
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Leather Group 2,121  
Navigation system 788 450
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear side airbags 308  
Engine-block heater 44 91
All-weather floor mats 123 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,047
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Cargo net   59
Door sill trim plates   77
Options (change) 5,440 5,520
Options (change) 4,964 5,021
Destination 875 875
Total Price $37,975 $34,270
Total Invoice $36,233 $32,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,606
Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,975$34,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,975$33,190
Total Invoice$36,233$32,656
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,233$31,627

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in111.4 in
Length196.9 in193.8 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height59.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 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 Volume10.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%
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 Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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