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Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelLucerneMalibu Classic
TrimSuperLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,205 $20,320
Base Invoice $37,994 $19,304
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 900 800
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Remote start   190
Satellite radio   200
Engine-block heater 62 62
Sunroof 747 664
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Remote start   158
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 975 2,310
Options (change) 809 1,918
Destination 765 650
Total Price $41,945 $23,280
Total Invoice $39,568 $21,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,234
Model Year20092008
ModelLucerneMalibu Classic
TrimSuperLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$41,945$23,280
Adjustments for Features-5,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$23,280
Total Invoice$39,568$21,872
Adjustments for Features-5,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,106$21,872

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelLucerneMalibu Classic
TrimSuperLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,740$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelLucerneMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in188.3 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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