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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: $25,864

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,277

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $30,170
Base Invoice $22,179 $28,963
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 199  
Engine-block heater 50 50
Sunroof 800  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,535
Rear spoiler   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 165  
Engine-block heater 42 44
Sunroof 664  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,434
Rear spoiler   308
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Options (change) 1,744 4,780
Options (change) 1,448 4,410
Destination 650 875
Total Price $25,864 $35,825
Total Invoice $24,277 $34,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,826
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,864$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,864$32,535
Total Invoice$24,277$34,248
Adjustments for Features0-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,277$31,103

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,710$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,145

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length188.3 in196.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested27511%
Total Not Requested225089%

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