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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: $30,270

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $34,675
Base Invoice $25,402 $32,421
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 1,300
3.6L V6 1,595  
AC power outlet   175
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 62
Sunroof 664 1,079
3.6L V6 1,324  
AC power outlet   145
Options (change) 2,720 1,550
Options (change) 2,258 1,286
Destination 670 735
Total Price $30,270 $36,960
Total Invoice $28,330 $34,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,090
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18
Total Price$30,270$36,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$34,790
Total Invoice$28,330$34,442
Adjustments for Features0-2,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,330$32,420

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,080$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,022

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length191.8 in200.7 in
Width70.3 in78.2 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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		15.1 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.169.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.1117.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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