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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: $34,330

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,711

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $8,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $33,665
Base Invoice $26,760 $32,318
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,550
Navigation system 495  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Cargo net 65  
Cargo mat 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Premium Group   5,000
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Panoramic sunroof 1,047 1,410
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Engine-block heater 91 91
Cargo net 59  
Cargo mat 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 127
Premium Group   4,800
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 5,580 8,390
Options (change) 5,076 7,884
Destination 875 925
Total Price $34,330 $42,980
Total Invoice $32,711 $41,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,856
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,330$42,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,330$40,305
Total Invoice$32,711$41,127
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,711$38,567

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Exterior 
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,457 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested60034%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested625100%
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 seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested250064%
Total Not Requested142536%
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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