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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $27,165
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $25,806
Essence Group 2,700    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
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
3.6L V6     1,595
Essence Group 2,592    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
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
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 7,325 180 2,620
Options (change) 6,800 164 2,306
Destination 925 925 760
Total Price $41,915 $45,975 $30,545
Total Invoice $40,043 $44,164 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,068
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,915$45,975$30,545
Adjustments for Features-4,295-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,620$38,505$30,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$40,043$44,164$28,872
Adjustments for Features-4,103-7,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,940$36,988$28,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,048$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,545$10,720$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,103-7,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
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 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 mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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