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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: $25,275

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,810

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
Trim1SVBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,565 $33,665 $25,555
Base Invoice $29,417 $32,318 $24,149
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Power driver seat     200
Bodyside moldings     150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Power driver seat     166
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 395 395 350
Options (change) 359 359 291
Destination 925 925 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,885 $34,985 $25,275
Total Invoice $30,701 $33,602 $23,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
Trim1SVBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H194hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,885$34,985$25,275
Adjustments for Features-4,060-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,825$30,585$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,760$0
Total Invoice$30,701$33,602$23,810
Adjustments for Features-4,036-4,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,665$29,376$23,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,711$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
Trim1SVBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,880$6,220$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,036-4,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,490 lb.3,550 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 Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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