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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: $23,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $22,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimMaxx SSDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $47,690
Base Invoice $21,986 $45,306
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,395
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 293  
Engine-block heater 42 66
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,228
Options (change) 2,865 1,470
Options (change) 2,402 1,294
Destination 625 925
Total Price $26,755 $50,085
Total Invoice $25,013 $47,525

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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: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,881
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimMaxx SSDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$26,755$50,085
Adjustments for Features0-10,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$39,935
Total Invoice$25,013$47,525
Adjustments for Features0-9,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$37,894

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimMaxx SSDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cargo area audio controls $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,050$14,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,631

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length187.8 in200.8 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 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
22.870.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft3116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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