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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: $36,610

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,942

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $36,065
Base Invoice $29,736 $34,622
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Cargo net 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Premium Group   5,000
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Cargo mat   80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Engine-block heater 91 91
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 127
Premium Group   4,800
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Cargo mat   73
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 4,760 10,100
Options (change) 4,331 9,440
Destination 875 925
Total Price $36,610 $47,090
Total Invoice $34,942 $44,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,537
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$36,610$47,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,610$44,465
Total Invoice$34,942$44,987
Adjustments for Features0-2,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,942$42,479

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in114.4 in
Length193.8 in197.5 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested157589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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