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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $33,535
Base Invoice $27,027 $32,194
Engine-block heater 75 50
Leather Group   2,075
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Engine-block heater 66 44
Leather Group   1,992
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 75 3,320
Options (change) 66 3,088
Destination 760 925
Total Price $29,435 $37,780
Total Invoice $27,853 $36,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,742
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-17
Total Price$29,435$37,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$35,055
Total Invoice$27,853$36,207
Adjustments for Features0-2,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$33,595

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,756 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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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested112546%

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