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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: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,035

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $33,805
Base Invoice $21,608 $31,946
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 75
CD changer, in-dash 300 195
Sunroof 800 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 270  
Engine-block heater 42 62
CD changer, in-dash 249 162
Sunroof 664 747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623
Options (change) 2,170 1,920
Options (change) 1,802 1,594
Destination 625 750
Total Price $25,660 $36,475
Total Invoice $24,035 $34,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,455
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,660$36,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$34,560
Total Invoice$24,035$34,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,035$32,490

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,235$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062009
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.3,770 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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