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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: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,194

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $33,805
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $31,946
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   900
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sunroof 880   747
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
Options (change) 4,785 2,235 1,025
Options (change) 4,326 2,107 851
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $30,925 $30,850 $35,580
Total Invoice $29,327 $29,194 $33,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,785
Model Year201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$30,925$30,850$35,580
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,275$29,575$35,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$29,327$29,194$33,547
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,762$27,987$33,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuLaCrosse
Trim2LTLTZSuper
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,100$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,565-1,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142009
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.3,770 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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

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