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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $30,920
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $29,683
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 895 895  
Sunroof 900 900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Cargo net     60
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Engine-block heater 62 62 68
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 743 743  
Sunroof 747 747  
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 8,325 3,815 1,405
Options (change) 7,313 3,166 1,279
Destination 765 765 875
Total Price $39,010 $41,610 $33,200
Total Invoice $36,352 $38,924 $31,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year200820082016
ModelLucerneLucerneMalibu
TrimCXLCXSPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,010$41,610$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-150-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$41,460$32,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$36,352$38,924$31,837
Adjustments for Features0-140-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,352$38,784$30,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,432$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082016
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
USB port  $25
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 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Alloy wheels $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$4,650$4,800$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-882

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
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 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, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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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