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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: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $33,535
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,194
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Remote start 190  
Satellite radio 200  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 800  
LFX V6 engine   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Leather Group   2,075
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Remote start 158  
Satellite radio 166  
Engine-block heater 62 44
Sunroof 664  
LFX V6 engine   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Leather Group   1,992
Options (change) 2,310 3,320
Options (change) 1,918 3,088
Destination 650 925
Total Price $23,280 $37,780
Total Invoice $21,872 $36,207

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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: $8,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,307
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$23,280$37,780
Adjustments for Features0-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,280$31,490
Total Invoice$21,872$36,207
Adjustments for Features0-6,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,872$30,179

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicLaCrosse
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$2,150$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,028

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082014
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.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.2 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 ft310.8 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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
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

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested222592%

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