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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMalibuLucerne
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $44,460
Base Invoice $25,402 $42,681
Sunroof 800  
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 664  
Engine-block heater 62 66
3.6L V6 1,324  
Options (change) 2,470 75
Options (change) 2,050 66
Destination 670 765
Total Price $30,020 $45,300
Total Invoice $28,122 $43,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,619
Model Year20092011
ModelMalibuLucerne
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$30,020$45,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$42,415
Total Invoice$28,122$43,512
Adjustments for Features0-2,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,122$40,741

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20092011
ModelMalibuLucerne
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,771

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20092011
ModelMalibuLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in115.6 in
Length191.8 in203.2 in
Width70.3 in73.8 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft317.0 ft3

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