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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: $32,790

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $12,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,989

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $12,523

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelMalibuMalibuLucerne
Trim2LTLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $44,460
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $42,681
Advanced Safety Package 890 890  
Leather Package 1,250    
Navigation system 495 495  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Sunroof 1,000    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Advanced Safety Package 783 783  
Leather Package 1,100    
Navigation system 436 436  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Sunroof 880    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Options (change) 6,370 4,920 75
Options (change) 5,721 4,470 66
Destination 825 825 765
Total Price $32,790 $34,065 $45,300
Total Invoice $30,989 $32,057 $43,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,283
Model Year201520152011
ModelMalibuMalibuLucerne
Trim2LTLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$32,790$34,065$45,300
Adjustments for Features0-50-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$34,015$45,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,989$32,057$43,512
Adjustments for Features0-47-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,989$32,010$43,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201520152011
ModelMalibuMalibuLucerne
Trim2LTLTZSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, 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$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,250$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in115.6 in
Length191.5 in203.2 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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