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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $28,600
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $27,027
Luxury Package 895    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
Stability control 495    
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Sunroof 900 900  
3.6L V6     1,600
Luxury Package 743    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
Stability control 411    
Engine-block heater 42 42 66
Sunroof 747 747  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 5,430 950 1,675
Options (change) 4,698 789 1,578
Destination 725 725 760
Total Price $33,420 $35,940 $31,035
Total Invoice $31,188 $33,894 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,370
Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,420$35,940$31,035
Adjustments for Features-485-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,935$34,980$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$0
Total Invoice$31,188$33,894$29,365
Adjustments for Features-453-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$32,989$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,254$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 recliner, 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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,750$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-453-9050

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelLucerneMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.3 in
Length203.2 in191.8 in
Width73.8 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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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