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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: $28,700

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,229

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $26,955
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $25,607
Essence Group 2,700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Cargo mat 80 80  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Essence Group 2,592    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
Cargo mat 73 73  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 4,825 180 1,025
Options (change) 4,525 164 902
Destination 925 925 720
Total Price $39,415 $45,975 $28,700
Total Invoice $37,768 $44,164 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,142
Model Year201820182010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$39,415$45,975$28,700
Adjustments for Features-3,545-7,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$38,780$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$0
Total Invoice$37,768$44,164$27,229
Adjustments for Features-3,397-6,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,371$37,252$27,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,881$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
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$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
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 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$6,620$10,270$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$7,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,397-6,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,491 lb.3,451 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
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 mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested117569%
Total Not Requested52531%

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