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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: $13,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $13,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelLucerneMalibuMalibu
TrimSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $42,681 $23,769 $25,859
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395 395
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348 348
Navigation system   700 700
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 75 6,150 4,950
Options (change) 66 5,541 4,509
Destination 765 810 810
Total Price $45,300 $31,850 $33,125
Total Invoice $43,512 $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: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,768
Model Year201120132013
ModelLucerneMalibuMalibu
TrimSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,300$31,850$33,125
Adjustments for Features-6500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,650$31,850$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$43,512$30,120$31,178
Adjustments for Features-6240-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,888$30,120$31,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,011

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120132013
ModelLucerneMalibuMalibu
TrimSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Traffic information$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  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,000$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6240-47

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
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 seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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