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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: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $47,890
Base Invoice $25,402 $45,496
Sunroof 800  
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   75
Sunroof 664  
Engine-block heater 62 68
3.6L V6 1,324  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   68
Options (change) 2,470 545
Options (change) 2,050 495
Destination 670 925
Total Price $30,020 $49,360
Total Invoice $28,122 $46,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,943
Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,020$49,360
Adjustments for Features0-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$41,100
Total Invoice$28,122$46,916
Adjustments for Features0-7,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,122$39,065

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cargo area audio controls $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,465$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,851

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length191.8 in200.8 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.170.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1116.1 ft3

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