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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: $32,930

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,039

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $26,857 $32,318 $43,075
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Cargo mat 80 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 415 415
Premium Group   5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
Engine-block heater 68 91 91
Cargo mat 73 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Rear spoiler 364 378 378
Premium Group   4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 3,635 8,805 715
Options (change) 3,307 8,262 651
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $32,930 $43,395 $46,510
Total Invoice $31,039 $41,505 $44,651

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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: $6,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,731
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$32,930$43,395$46,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,930$39,490$42,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640
Total Invoice$31,039$41,505$44,651
Adjustments for Features0-3,735-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,039$37,770$40,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,676

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,555$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,735-4,205

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibu LimitedLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in114.4 in
Length191.5 in197.5 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested225057%
Total Not Requested167543%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%

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