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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: $25,125

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,685

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $33,810
Base Invoice $24,149 $32,458
Power driver seat 200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Power driver seat 166  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Options (change) 200 395
Options (change) 166 359
Destination 670 925
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $25,125 $35,130
Total Invoice $23,685 $33,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,916
Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,125$35,130
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$31,860
Total Invoice$23,685$33,742
Adjustments for Features0-3,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,685$30,601

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,045$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,141

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,550 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900		1000Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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