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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: $25,275

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,810

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimHybrid1SVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $29,565 $33,665
Base Invoice $24,149 $29,417 $32,318
Power driver seat 200    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Power driver seat 166    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Options (change) 350 395 395
Options (change) 291 359 359
Destination 670 925 925
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,275 $30,885 $34,985
Total Invoice $23,810 $30,701 $33,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimHybrid1SVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H194hp I4 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,275$30,885$34,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,275$26,825$30,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,760
Total Invoice$23,810$30,701$33,602
Adjustments for Features0-4,036-4,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,810$26,665$29,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,711

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimHybrid1SVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,820$5,880$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,036-4,226

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in114.4 in
Length191.8 in197.5 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.3 ft3

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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%

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