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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: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,414 $32,456
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175 245 245
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 50 50
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145 216 216
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 44 44
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 2,485 2,960 1,590
Options (change) 2,063 2,606 1,400
Destination 650 860 860
Total Price $23,455 $33,410 $36,250
Total Invoice $22,017 $31,880 $34,716

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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: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,507
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,455$33,410$36,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-6,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$28,845$29,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$22,017$31,880$34,716
Adjustments for Features0-4,356-6,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$27,524$28,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$618

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$2,025$6,590$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,356-6,574

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length188.3 in196.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.3 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%

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