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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $28,600
Base Invoice $34,622 $27,027
Essence Group 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Cargo mat 80  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
3.6L V6   1,600
Essence Group 2,496  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Cargo mat 73  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 4,725 1,675
Options (change) 4,429 1,578
Destination 925 760
Total Price $41,715 $31,035
Total Invoice $39,976 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,543
Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$41,715$31,035
Adjustments for Features-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,470$31,035
Total Invoice$39,976$29,365
Adjustments for Features-4,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,908$29,365

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,270$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0680

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in112.3 in
Length197.5 in191.8 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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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