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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: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $25,806 $32,318 $43,075
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Essence Group   2,700  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   80 80
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Essence Group   2,592  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   73 73
Options (change) 2,620 7,325 180
Options (change) 2,306 6,800 164
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $30,545 $41,915 $45,975
Total Invoice $28,872 $40,043 $44,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,068
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,545$41,915$45,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$37,620$38,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$28,872$40,043$44,164
Adjustments for Features0-4,103-7,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,872$35,940$36,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,048

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
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
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$7,545$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,103-7,176

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,598 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
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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