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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: $28,645

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuVerano
TrimEco2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $22,585
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $21,681
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 795
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   900
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Engine-block heater   75 75 100
Leather Group       3,380
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Navigation system 986 700 700 700
Sunroof 880 880   792
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Engine-block heater   66 66 88
Leather Group       3,245
Options (change) 4,730 4,440 2,770 5,175
Options (change) 4,284 3,908 2,438 4,825
Destination 810 810 810 885
Total Price $30,525 $30,140 $30,945 $28,645
Total Invoice $28,954 $28,487 $29,107 $27,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $278
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuVerano
TrimEco2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,525$30,140$30,945$28,645
Adjustments for Features-530-865-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$29,275$30,430$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$720$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$28,954$28,487$29,107$27,391
Adjustments for Features-503-818-4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,451$27,669$28,623$27,391
Cost Above Minimum$782$0$954$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuVerano
TrimEco2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Engine-block heater $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,550$3,200$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$865$515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-818-4840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in183.9 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested77535%
Total Not Requested144065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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