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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,635 $27,165
Base Invoice $32,290 $25,806
Premium I Group 4,390  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Cargo mat 80  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium I Group 4,214  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Cargo mat 70  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 5,715 2,620
Options (change) 5,380 2,306
Destination 925 760
Total Price $40,275 $30,545
Total Invoice $38,595 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year20152011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$40,275$30,545
Adjustments for Features-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$30,545
Total Invoice$38,595$28,872
Adjustments for Features-3,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$28,872

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,840$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in112.3 in
Length196.9 in191.8 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height59.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested215061%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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