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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,691

Buick Verano   
Difference: $777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuVerano
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $22,585
Base Invoice $25,806 $21,681
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 850 900
Leather Group   3,380
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 88
Sunroof 748 792
Leather Group   3,245
Options (change) 1,025 4,380
Options (change) 902 4,125
Destination 760 885
Total Price $28,950 $27,850
Total Invoice $27,468 $26,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,745
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuVerano
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,950$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$26,840
Total Invoice$27,468$26,691
Adjustments for Features0-968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,468$25,723

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuVerano
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,215$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-968

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%

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