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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: $34,220

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMalibuLucerneLucerne
TrimPremierCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $29,736 $25,765 $32,380
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 50 50
Luxury Package   595  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   1,090  
Stability control   495  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Sunroof   900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,075 500
Super-heated washer fluid   100 100
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 42 42
Luxury Package   494  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   905  
Stability control   411  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Sunroof   747 747
Cooled or ventilated front seats   892 415
Super-heated washer fluid   83 83
Navigation system   1,490 1,490
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
Options (change) 2,370 8,895 3,345
Options (change) 2,157 7,574 2,777
Destination 875 725 725
Total Price $34,220 $36,885 $38,335
Total Invoice $32,768 $34,064 $35,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year201820062006
ModelMalibuLucerneLucerne
TrimPremierCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT9A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$34,220$36,885$38,335
Adjustments for Features-1,8450-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$36,885$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$32,768$34,064$35,882
Adjustments for Features-1,7670-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,001$34,064$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201820062006
ModelMalibuLucerneLucerne
TrimPremierCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,645$3,800$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7670-257

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in115.6 in
Length193.8 in203.2 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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
Compass0Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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