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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: $34,270

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,656

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,577

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Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $31,660
Base Invoice $26,760 $30,394
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,195
Navigation system 495 895
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Leather Package 1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Cargo net 65  
Engine-block heater 100 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof 1,047 1,052
Navigation system 450 788
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Door sill trim plates 77  
Cargo net 59  
Engine-block heater 91 44
All-weather floor mats 127 123
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Rear side airbags   308
Options (change) 5,520 5,440
Options (change) 5,021 4,964
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,270 $37,975
Total Invoice $32,656 $36,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,606
Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$34,270$37,975
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$37,975
Total Invoice$32,656$36,233
Adjustments for Features-1,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,627$36,233

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,980$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0290

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182013
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.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
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
Active grille shutters0Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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