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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,318 $43,075
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175 415 415
Sunroof 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Essence Group   2,700  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158    
Engine-block heater 62 91 91
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145 378 378
Sunroof 664    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Essence Group   2,592  
Options (change) 2,485 5,160 515
Options (change) 2,063 4,830 469
Destination 650 925 925
Total Price $23,455 $39,750 $46,310
Total Invoice $22,017 $38,073 $44,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,805
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$23,455$39,750$46,310
Adjustments for Features0-7,570-11,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$32,180$35,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,910
Total Invoice$22,017$38,073$44,469
Adjustments for Features0-7,251-10,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$30,822$33,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,873

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,475$10,045$13,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,570$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,251-10,774

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.4 in
Length188.3 in197.5 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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