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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: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuVerano
TrimLTPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $22,585
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $21,681
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Door sill trim plates 85   85  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Navigation system 495   495 795
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Door sill trim plates 77   77  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 88
Navigation system 450   450 700
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Options (change) 4,270 2,370 5,315 5,175
Options (change) 3,884 2,157 4,835 4,825
Destination 875 875 875 885
Total Price $30,270 $34,220 $34,065 $28,645
Total Invoice $28,879 $32,768 $32,470 $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: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $768
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuVerano
TrimLTPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H180hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,270$34,220$34,065$28,645
Adjustments for Features-755-1,745-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$32,475$31,410$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,960$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,879$32,768$32,470$27,391
Adjustments for Features-720-1,671-2,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,159$31,097$29,939$27,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,938$1,780$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuVerano
TrimLTPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,655$5,645$6,555$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,745$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-720-1,671-2,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.7 in
Length193.8 in183.9 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested212578%
Total Not Requested60022%

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