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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: $28,645

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVeranoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,585 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $21,681 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Leather Group 3,380      
Engine-block heater 100   75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 795 1,120 795 795
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Leather Group 3,245      
Engine-block heater 88   66 66
Sunroof 792 880 880  
Navigation system 700 986 700 700
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 5,175 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 4,825 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 885 810 810 810
Total Price $28,645 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $27,391 $28,954 $28,487 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $278
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVeranoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,645$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features0-530-865-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$29,995$29,275$30,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0$1,155
Total Invoice$27,391$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features0-503-818-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$28,451$27,669$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$782$0$954

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelVeranoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$2,685$3,215$3,550$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$865$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-818-484

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelVeranoMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length183.9 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height58.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested77535%
Total Not Requested144065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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