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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $27,330
Base Invoice $27,027 $25,827
Engine-block heater 75 50
3.6L V6 1,600  
Driver Confidence Package   1,150
MP3-compatible player   545
Stability control   495
Heated front seats   295
Remote start   190
Sunroof   900
Satellite radio   325
Engine-block heater 66 42
3.6L V6 1,512  
Driver Confidence Package   955
MP3-compatible player   452
Stability control   411
Heated front seats   245
Remote start   158
Sunroof   747
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 1,675 3,950
Options (change) 1,578 3,280
Destination 760 660
Total Price $31,035 $31,940
Total Invoice $29,365 $29,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $875
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,035$31,940
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$31,940
Total Invoice$29,365$29,767
Adjustments for Features-4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,892$29,767

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,215$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122006
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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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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