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Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,691

Buick Verano   
Difference: $777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelVeranoMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,585 $27,165
Base Invoice $21,681 $25,806
Leather Group 3,380  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Sunroof 900 850
Temporary spare tire   100
Leather Group 3,245  
Engine-block heater 88 66
Sunroof 792 748
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 4,380 1,025
Options (change) 4,125 902
Destination 885 760
Total Price $27,850 $28,950
Total Invoice $26,691 $27,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,745
Model Year20122011
ModelVeranoMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,850$28,950
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,840$28,950
Total Invoice$26,691$27,468
Adjustments for Features-9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,723$27,468

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelVeranoMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9680

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelVeranoMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.3 in
Length183.9 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height58.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%

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