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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $27,165
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $25,806
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 900 850
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Engine-block heater 62 62 66
Sunroof 747 747 748
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 5,485 975 2,620
Options (change) 4,956 809 2,306
Destination 765 765 760
Total Price $36,170 $38,770 $30,545
Total Invoice $33,995 $36,567 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,760
Model Year200820082011
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 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$36,170$38,770$30,545
Adjustments for Features-1,450-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$37,170$30,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$33,995$36,567$28,872
Adjustments for Features-1,363-1,5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,632$35,058$28,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,426$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082011
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$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 
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,465$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,363-1,5090

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
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

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

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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