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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,810 $28,600
Base Invoice $32,458 $27,027
Leather Group 2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Cargo mat 80  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Leather Group 2,006  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Engine-block heater 46 66
Cargo mat 73  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,087  
Options (change) 3,810 75
Options (change) 3,571 66
Destination 925 760
Total Price $38,545 $29,435
Total Invoice $36,954 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,282
Model Year20162012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,545$29,435
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$29,435
Total Invoice$36,954$27,853
Adjustments for Features-2,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,135$27,853

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8190

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,756 lb.3,620 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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