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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: $35,685

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $33,810
Base Invoice $26,762 $32,458
Navigation system 495  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Cargo mat 80 80
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 385
LFX V6 engine   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Navigation system 436  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Engine-block heater 66 46
Cargo mat 70 73
All-weather floor mats 123 127
Rear spoiler 352 350
LFX V6 engine   0
Experience Buick Package   2,539
Leather Group   2,006
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 6,540 7,125
Options (change) 5,895 6,587
Destination 825 925
Total Price $35,685 $41,860
Total Invoice $33,482 $39,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,960
Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$35,685$41,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,685$40,260
Total Invoice$33,482$39,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,482$38,442

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152016
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.3,895 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200064%
Total Not Requested112536%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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