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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: $34,195

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,582

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,770 $33,635
Base Invoice $26,659 $32,290
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Navigation system 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,195
Cargo net 60  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Cargo mat 60 80
All-weather floor mats 140 140
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,790
Leather Group   2,090
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Navigation system 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,052
Cargo net 55  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Engine-block heater 68 44
Cargo mat 55 70
All-weather floor mats 127 123
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Experience Buick Package   2,455
Leather Group   2,006
Options (change) 5,550 6,345
Options (change) 5,048 5,750
Destination 875 925
Total Price $34,195 $40,905
Total Invoice $32,582 $38,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,292
Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)47/46 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,195$40,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$39,760
Total Invoice$32,582$38,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,582$37,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,655$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.7 in
Length193.8 in196.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested172555%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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