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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: $10,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuLucerne
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $40,205
Base Invoice $27,027 $37,994
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600  
Sunroof   900
Engine-block heater 66 62
3.6L V6 1,512  
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 1,675 975
Options (change) 1,578 809
Destination 760 765
Total Price $31,035 $41,945
Total Invoice $29,365 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,269
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuLucerne
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$31,035$41,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$39,895
Total Invoice$29,365$39,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$37,634

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuLucerne
TrimLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,315$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,934

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122009
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.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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