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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: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $15,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimMaxx SSSLTDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $38,185 $43,220
Base Invoice $21,986 $36,275 $41,059
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Sunroof 800 1,400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,445 1,445
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 293    
Engine-block heater 42 66 66
Sunroof 664 1,232  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,272 1,272
Options (change) 2,865 2,920 1,520
Options (change) 2,402 2,570 1,338
Destination 625 810 810
Total Price $26,755 $41,915 $45,550
Total Invoice $25,013 $39,655 $43,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,557
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimMaxx SSSLTDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$26,755$41,915$45,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,375-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$36,540$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,010
Total Invoice$25,013$39,655$43,207
Adjustments for Features0-5,085-7,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$34,570$35,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,049

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimMaxx SSSLTDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cargo area audio controls  $100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,800$9,175$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,375$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,085-7,588

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length187.8 in200.7 in
Width69.8 in78.2 in
Height58.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,656 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 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.868.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft3116.9 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
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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