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Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $11,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,602

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $10,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimMaxx LTZSLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $34,675
Base Invoice $22,175 $32,421
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 800 1,300
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Satellite radio 270  
Engine-block heater 42 62
Sunroof 664 1,079
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075
Options (change) 2,170 2,670
Options (change) 1,802 2,216
Destination 625 735
Total Price $26,260 $38,080
Total Invoice $24,602 $35,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,997
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimMaxx LTZSLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/65-18
Total Price$26,260$38,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$35,095
Total Invoice$24,602$35,372
Adjustments for Features0-2,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,602$32,599

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimMaxx LTZSLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,440$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,773

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length187.8 in200.7 in
Width69.8 in78.2 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.869.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft3117.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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