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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: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLCXS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $23,769 $25,859
Driver Confidence Package 995      
4.6L V8 1,700      
Special Edition Package 1,815      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Navigation system 1,945 1,945 795 795
Sunroof 900 900 1,000  
Lane departure warning   295    
Blind spot warning system   395    
Leather Package     1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning     395 395
2.0L I4     1,710 2,335
Driver Confidence Package 826      
4.6L V8 1,606      
Special Edition Package 1,715      
Engine-block heater 62 62 66 66
Navigation system 1,614 1,614 700 700
Sunroof 747 747 880  
Lane departure warning   245    
Blind spot warning system   328    
Leather Package     880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning     348 348
2.0L I4     1,633 2,207
Options (change) 7,430 3,610 6,150 4,950
Options (change) 6,570 2,996 5,541 4,509
Destination 765 765 810 810
Total Price $38,115 $41,405 $31,850 $33,125
Total Invoice $35,609 $38,754 $30,120 $31,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLCXS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,115$41,405$31,850$33,125
Adjustments for Features0-550-400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,115$40,855$31,450$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,740$0$1,225
Total Invoice$35,609$38,754$30,120$31,178
Adjustments for Features0-515-378-424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,609$38,239$29,742$30,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,630$0$1,012

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLCXS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,075$3,925$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$400$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-515-378-424

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelLucerneMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.8 in
Length203.2 in191.5 in
Width73.8 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.3 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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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