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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $7,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimEcoBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $31,660
Base Invoice $23,860 $30,394
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Navigation system 1,120 895
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,000  
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Navigation system 986 788
Leather Package 880  
Sunroof 880  
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Rear side airbags   308
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 4,730 5,250
Options (change) 4,284 4,797
Destination 810 875
Total Price $30,525 $37,785
Total Invoice $28,954 $36,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimEcoBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$30,525$37,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$36,735
Total Invoice$28,954$36,066
Adjustments for Features0-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$35,064

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimEcoBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.7 in
Length191.5 in196.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested85038%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested192584%
Total Not Requested37516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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
Active grille shutters0Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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