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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: $34,285

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $33,805
Base Invoice $29,736 $31,946
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Sunroof   900
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Engine-block heater 91 62
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 2,435 1,025
Options (change) 2,216 851
Destination 875 750
Total Price $34,285 $35,580
Total Invoice $32,827 $33,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,186
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$34,285$35,580
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$35,580
Total Invoice$32,827$33,547
Adjustments for Features-3,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,361$33,547

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,395$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4660

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.5 in
Length193.8 in198.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,770 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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