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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: $18,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $33,800 $39,700 $46,300
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 800 1,500 1,400 1,400
Remote start 190      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   2,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395  
Bose 8 speakers   920    
3.6L V6   1,095 1,095  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145      
Engine-block heater 62 91 91 91
Sunroof 664 1,365 1,274 1,274
Remote start 158      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   2,488    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359  
Bose 8 speakers   837    
3.6L V6   996 996  
Options (change) 2,485 6,630 2,990 1,500
Options (change) 2,063 6,136 2,720 1,365
Destination 650 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $23,455 $41,625 $43,885 $48,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,190
Model Year2008202020202020
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$23,455$41,625$43,885$48,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,975-9,475-14,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$34,650$34,410$34,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0$560

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2008202020202020
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadiaAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Towing camera   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,000$8,975$11,475$16,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,975$9,475$14,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,228-845-733

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082020
ModelMalibu ClassicAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length188.3 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in75.4 in
Height57.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.441.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.479.0 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
235/65HR18 tires400No
Total Requested72536%
Total Not Requested130064%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

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

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

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

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