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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: $31,955

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $5,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimECOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $30,170
Base Invoice $24,777 $28,963
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,120 895
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,000  
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear side airbags   350
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034  
Navigation system 986 788
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Leather Package 880  
Sunroof 880  
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear side airbags   308
Options (change) 5,185 6,320
Options (change) 4,563 5,825
Destination 825 875
Total Price $31,955 $37,365
Total Invoice $30,165 $35,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,293
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimECOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$31,955$37,365
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$37,150
Total Invoice$30,165$35,663
Adjustments for Features0-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,165$35,458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimECOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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$3,525$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-205

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,602 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested59057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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

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%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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