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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $34,050 $39,780 $45,945
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,348 $37,791 $43,648
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Satellite radio 200      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 800 1,400 1,400  
Remote start 190      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,890    
Heated front seats   250    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Satellite radio 166      
Engine-block heater 62 66 66 66
Sunroof 664 1,232 1,232  
Remote start 158      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,795    
Heated front seats   220    
Options (change) 2,485 3,615 1,475 75
Options (change) 2,063 3,313 1,298 66
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $23,455 $38,560 $42,150 $46,915
Total Invoice $22,017 $36,556 $39,984 $44,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,946
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$23,455$38,560$42,150$46,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-7,675-10,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$32,660$34,475$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815$3,480
Total Invoice$22,017$36,556$39,984$44,609
Adjustments for Features0-5,593-7,281-10,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$30,963$32,703$34,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$3,401

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cargo area audio controls   $100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,150$8,050$9,825$12,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$7,675$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,593-7,281-10,245

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length188.3 in200.8 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.470.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4116.1 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
GMC Acadia SLE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag150No
Voice control for audio system25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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