Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2021

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,260

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,910

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $33,500
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo mat 60 60  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo net     65
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo mat 55 55  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Cargo net     59
Options (change) 12,580 1,990 4,765
Options (change) 11,697 1,811 4,335
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $47,170 $47,785 $39,260

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Buick LaCrosse dealer quotes or Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,014
Model Year201820182021
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,170$47,785$39,260
Adjustments for Features-2,725-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,445$45,060$39,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182021
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMalibu
TrimBaseAvenirPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,125$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,596-2,6120

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182021
ModelLaCrosseMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in111.4 in
Length197.5 in194.2 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 Volume14.3 ft315.7 ft3

Return to top

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%
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 warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested157589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Buick models.