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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: $33,140

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $30,920
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $29,683
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Luxury Package 595    
Stability control 495    
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,075 500  
Super-heated washer fluid 100 100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Luxury Package 494    
Stability control 411    
Engine-block heater 42 42 68
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 892 415  
Super-heated washer fluid 83 83  
Sunroof 747 747  
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 8,895 3,345 1,345
Options (change) 7,574 2,777 1,224
Destination 725 725 875
Total Price $36,885 $38,335 $33,140
Total Invoice $34,064 $35,882 $31,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,955
Model Year200620062016
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,885$38,335$33,140
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,885$38,060$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0
Total Invoice$34,064$35,882$31,782
Adjustments for Features0-257-1,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,064$35,625$30,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062016
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,075$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-1,673

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062016
ModelLucerneMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in111.4 in
Length203.2 in193.8 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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