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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: $12,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $38,460 $45,415
Base Invoice $25,402 $36,537 $43,128
Rear Power Package 250    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 800 1,400 1,400
3.6L V6 1,595 1,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Rear Power Package 208    
Engine-block heater 62 91 91
Sunroof 664 1,274 1,274
3.6L V6 1,324 996  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 2,720 2,990 1,500
Options (change) 2,258 2,720 1,365
Destination 670 975 975
Total Price $30,270 $42,425 $47,890
Total Invoice $28,330 $40,232 $45,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,023
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$30,270$42,425$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,145-9,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$37,280$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915
Total Invoice$28,330$40,232$45,468
Adjustments for Features0-4,879-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,330$35,353$36,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Towing camera  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,005$8,150$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,145$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,879-9,205

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length191.8 in193.6 in
Width70.3 in75.4 in
Height57.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.141.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.179.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

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

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