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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: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPremierCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,414 $32,456
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65    
Engine-block heater 100 50 50
Luxury Package   1,350  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59    
Engine-block heater 91 44 44
Luxury Package   1,188  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Rear side airbags   308 308
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
3.6L V6   1,206  
Options (change) 2,435 7,510 3,590
Options (change) 2,216 6,610 3,160
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $34,285 $37,960 $38,250
Total Invoice $32,827 $35,884 $36,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,825
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPremierCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,285$37,960$38,250
Adjustments for Features0-245-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$37,715$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$32,827$35,884$36,476
Adjustments for Features0-232-734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,827$35,652$35,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$90

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPremierCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,015$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-734

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,388 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.5 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 ft313.3 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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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