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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: $35,830

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,229

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $30,920
Base Invoice $34,622 $29,683
Premium Group 5,000  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Cargo mat 80  
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,550 1,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Cargo net   60
Premium Group 4,800  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Engine-block heater 91 68
Cargo mat 73  
All-weather floor mats 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,410 1,156
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 10,100 4,035
Options (change) 9,440 3,671
Destination 925 875
Total Price $47,090 $35,830
Total Invoice $44,987 $34,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,155
Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,090$35,830
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,365$35,830
Total Invoice$44,987$34,229
Adjustments for Features-2,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,384$34,229

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,025$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6030

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172016
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in111.4 in
Length197.5 in193.8 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested157589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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