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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,255

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $30,170
Base Invoice $26,857 $28,963
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 895
Engine-block heater 75 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Rear spoiler 400  
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear side airbags   350
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 788
Engine-block heater 68 44
All-weather floor mats 127 123
Rear spoiler 364  
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear side airbags   308
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Options (change) 2,960 6,510
Options (change) 2,693 5,992
Destination 875 875
Total Price $32,255 $37,555
Total Invoice $30,425 $35,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,771
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$32,255$37,555
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$36,890
Total Invoice$30,425$35,830
Adjustments for Features0-634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$35,196

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-634

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.7 in
Length191.5 in196.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested230071%
Total Not Requested95029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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