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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: $30,850

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,194

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $27,330
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $25,827
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
Sunroof 1,000   900
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Driver Confidence Package     1,150
MP3-compatible player     545
Stability control     495
Heated front seats     295
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     325
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Engine-block heater 66 66 42
Sunroof 880   747
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Driver Confidence Package     955
MP3-compatible player     452
Stability control     411
Heated front seats     245
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 4,785 2,235 3,950
Options (change) 4,326 2,107 3,280
Destination 825 825 660
Total Price $30,925 $30,850 $31,940
Total Invoice $29,327 $29,194 $29,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,384
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$30,925$30,850$31,940
Adjustments for Features-2,050-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$29,275$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$29,327$29,194$29,767
Adjustments for Features-1,944-1,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,383$27,704$29,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,100$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,944-1,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.5 in
Length191.5 in198.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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