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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: $36,870

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,370 $30,170
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Engine-block heater 100 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear side airbags   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Engine-block heater 91 44
All-weather floor mats 127 123
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear side airbags   308
Options (change) 2,575 7,925
Options (change) 2,343 7,350
Destination 925 875
Total Price $36,870 $38,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,400
Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$36,870$38,970
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$38,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $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
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,520$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-520

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.7 in
Length194.2 in196.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.4,045 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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