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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: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $33,810
Base Invoice $27,027 $32,458
Engine-block heater 75 50
Leather Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Engine-block heater 66 46
Leather Group   2,006
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 75 3,810
Options (change) 66 3,571
Destination 760 925
Total Price $29,435 $38,545
Total Invoice $27,853 $36,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,282
Model Year20122016
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)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,435$38,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$35,605
Total Invoice$27,853$36,954
Adjustments for Features0-2,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$34,135

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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$2,575$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,819

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900		1000Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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