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Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,035

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $22,865
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $21,608
Polished alloy wheels 650 650  
Engine-block heater 50 50 50
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 300
Sunroof 900 900 800
4.6L V8 2,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Satellite radio     325
Polished alloy wheels 540 540  
Engine-block heater 42 42 42
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 249
Sunroof 747 747 664
4.6L V8 1,850    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 3,900 1,900 2,170
Options (change) 3,428 1,578 1,802
Destination 725 725 625
Total Price $31,890 $36,890 $25,660
Total Invoice $29,918 $34,683 $24,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,109
Model Year200620062006
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,890$36,890$25,660
Adjustments for Features-825-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$33,840$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$29,918$34,683$24,035
Adjustments for Features-774-2,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$31,815$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,671$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062006
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,725$5,950$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-774-2,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelLucerneMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in188.3 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 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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