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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: $10,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $26,762 $32,318 $43,075
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
Navigation system 495    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Cargo mat 80 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 415 415
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Premium Group   5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
Navigation system 436    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Cargo mat 70 55 55
All-weather floor mats 123 127 127
Rear spoiler 352 378 378
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Premium Group   4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 6,540 11,305 715
Options (change) 5,895 10,537 651
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $35,685 $45,895 $46,510
Total Invoice $33,482 $43,780 $44,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,883
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,685$45,895$46,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,685$42,315$42,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,482$43,780$44,651
Adjustments for Features0-3,415-3,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,482$40,365$41,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$849

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLTZBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$6,405$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,415-3,437

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in114.4 in
Length191.5 in197.5 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested147538%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%

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