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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: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVeranoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,585 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,681 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Leather Group 3,380      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Navigation system 795 495   495
Sunroof 900      
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Leather Group 3,245      
Engine-block heater 88 91 91 91
Navigation system 700 450   450
Sunroof 792      
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 5,175 4,220 2,370 5,415
Options (change) 4,825 3,838 2,157 4,925
Destination 885 875 875 875
Total Price $28,645 $30,220 $34,220 $34,165
Total Invoice $27,391 $28,833 $32,768 $32,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVeranoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,645$30,220$34,220$34,165
Adjustments for Features0-755-1,745-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$29,465$32,475$31,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,010$2,045
Total Invoice$27,391$28,833$32,768$32,560
Adjustments for Features0-720-1,671-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$28,113$31,097$30,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,984$1,917

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVeranoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,655$5,645$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$1,745$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-720-1,671-2,530

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelVeranoMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length183.9 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested212578%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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