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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: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $10,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimEcoBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $33,665
Base Invoice $23,860 $32,318
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,120  
Sunroof 1,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Essence Group   2,700
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Leather Package 880  
Navigation system 986  
Sunroof 880  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Essence Group   2,592
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 4,730 6,235
Options (change) 4,284 5,808
Destination 810 925
Total Price $30,525 $40,825
Total Invoice $28,954 $39,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,342
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimEcoBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,525$40,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$37,945
Total Invoice$28,954$39,051
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$36,296

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimEcoBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,755

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in114.4 in
Length191.5 in197.5 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested129058%
Total Not Requested92542%
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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