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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: $22,685

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,378

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
TrimLTCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $27,790
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,262
Front Seating Package 450  
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 900
Front Seating Package 374  
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158  
Engine-block heater 62 62
Sunroof 664 747
Options (change) 1,715 975
Options (change) 1,424 809
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,685 $29,515
Total Invoice $21,378 $27,821

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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: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,823
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
TrimLTCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,685$29,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,685$26,735
Total Invoice$21,378$27,821
Adjustments for Features0-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,378$25,201

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
TrimLTCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,085$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,620

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length188.3 in198.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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