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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: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $29,645
Base Invoice $25,402 $28,459
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof, large   1,195
Engine-block heater 62 44
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Sunroof, large   1,052
Options (change) 2,470 1,245
Options (change) 2,050 1,096
Destination 670 750
Total Price $30,020 $31,640
Total Invoice $28,122 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,647
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,020$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$31,080
Total Invoice$28,122$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,122$29,769

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-536

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.7 in
Length191.8 in196.9 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.3 ft3

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