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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $10,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $24,985
Base Invoice $32,318 $23,860
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Essence Group 2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Navigation system   1,120
Sunroof   1,000
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Essence Group 2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Leather Package   880
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Navigation system   986
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 6,235 4,730
Options (change) 5,808 4,284
Destination 925 810
Total Price $40,825 $30,525
Total Invoice $39,051 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,342
Model Year20182013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,825$30,525
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,945$30,525
Total Invoice$39,051$28,954
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,296$28,954

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,830$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in107.8 in
Length197.5 in191.5 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested129058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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