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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: $37,070

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $33,500
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Engine-block heater 50 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear side airbags 308  
Engine-block heater 44 91
All-weather floor mats 123 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 6,855 2,575
Options (change) 6,323 2,343
Destination 875 995
Total Price $39,390 $37,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,748
Model Year20132021
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,390$37,070
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,860$37,070

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132021
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,050$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5060

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132021
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 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 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 Volume10.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested237566%
Total Not Requested120034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
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%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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