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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuLucerneLucerne
TrimLTZCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,274 $34,993
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
3.6L V6 1,512    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 1,675 5,485 975
Options (change) 1,578 4,956 809
Destination 760 765 765
Total Price $31,035 $36,170 $38,770
Total Invoice $29,365 $33,995 $36,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuLucerneLucerne
TrimLTZCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$31,035$36,170$38,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$34,670$37,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$29,365$33,995$36,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-1,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$32,585$35,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,426

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuLucerneLucerne
TrimLTZCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,740$4,240$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,410-1,556

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 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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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

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