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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: $25,360

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,786

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,535 $22,865
Base Invoice $32,194 $21,608
LFX V6 engine 0  
Engine-block heater 50 50
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,300  
Leather Group 2,075  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
LFX V6 engine 0  
Engine-block heater 44 42
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,144  
Leather Group 1,992  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,620 1,870
Options (change) 4,232 1,553
Destination 925 625
Total Price $39,080 $25,360
Total Invoice $37,351 $23,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,652
Model Year20142006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$39,080$25,360
Adjustments for Features-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$25,360
Total Invoice$37,351$23,786
Adjustments for Features-4,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,438$23,786

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,175$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142006
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in188.3 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height59.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2425100%

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