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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $33,805
Base Invoice $25,806 $31,946
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 850 900
3.6L V6 1,595  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Sunroof 748 747
3.6L V6 1,404  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Options (change) 2,620 1,025
Options (change) 2,306 851
Destination 760 750
Total Price $30,545 $35,580
Total Invoice $28,872 $33,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,911
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,545$35,580
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$35,580
Total Invoice$28,872$33,547
Adjustments for Features-2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,636$33,547

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,240$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2360

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.5 in
Length191.8 in198.1 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.0 ft3

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