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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: $34,885

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $26,262 $28,414 $32,456
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
2.0L I4 2,160    
Engine-block heater 75 50 50
Driver Confidence Package   1,440 1,440
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Entertainment Package   650  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Rear side airbags   350 350
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Navigation system 700 1,756 1,756
2.0L I4 2,041    
Engine-block heater 66 44 44
Driver Confidence Package   1,267 1,267
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Entertainment Package   572  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Rear side airbags   308 308
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 6,270 7,700 5,130
Options (change) 5,658 6,777 4,515
Destination 825 860 860
Total Price $34,885 $38,150 $39,790
Total Invoice $32,745 $36,051 $37,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,008
Model Year201420112011
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,885$38,150$39,790
Adjustments for Features0-315-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$37,835$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$240
Total Invoice$32,745$36,051$37,831
Adjustments for Features0-298-1,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,745$35,753$36,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$447

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201420112011
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,840$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298-1,631

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,635 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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