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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,035

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $27,330
Base Invoice $21,608 $25,827
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Engine-block heater 50 50
Satellite radio 325 325
CD changer, in-dash 300 695
Sunroof 800 900
Rear spoiler   275
Audio controls on steering wheel   120
Remote start   190
Polished alloy wheels   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Engine-block heater 42 42
Satellite radio 270 270
CD changer, in-dash 249 577
Sunroof 664 747
Rear spoiler   228
Audio controls on steering wheel   100
Remote start   158
Polished alloy wheels   540
Options (change) 2,170 3,205
Options (change) 1,802 2,662
Destination 625 660
Total Price $25,660 $31,195
Total Invoice $24,035 $29,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,820
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,660$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$30,880
Total Invoice$24,035$29,149
Adjustments for Features0-294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,035$28,855

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,910$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-294

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length188.3 in198.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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