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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: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $33,665
Base Invoice $27,027 $32,318
Engine-block heater 75 100
Essence Group   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Engine-block heater 66 91
Essence Group   2,592
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 75 4,825
Options (change) 66 4,525
Destination 760 925
Total Price $29,435 $39,415
Total Invoice $27,853 $37,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,207
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4194hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,435$39,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$35,545
Total Invoice$27,853$37,768
Adjustments for Features0-3,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$34,060

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,708

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,490 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
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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