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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: $6,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $30,170
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,963
Engine-block heater 75 50
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium 2 Group   4,695
LFX V6 engine   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Engine-block heater 66 44
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium 2 Group   4,507
LFX V6 engine   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 2,620 5,940
Options (change) 2,306 5,603
Destination 760 875
Total Price $30,545 $36,985
Total Invoice $28,872 $35,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,125
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,545$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$34,435
Total Invoice$28,872$35,441
Adjustments for Features0-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,872$32,997

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,715$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,645 lb.4,045 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
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested172542%
Total Not Requested240058%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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