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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $35,310
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,015
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600  
AC power outlet   175
Sunroof   1,400
Engine-block heater 66 62
3.6L V6 1,512  
AC power outlet   145
Sunroof   1,162
Options (change) 1,675 1,650
Options (change) 1,578 1,369
Destination 760 735
Total Price $31,035 $37,695
Total Invoice $29,365 $35,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18
Total Price$31,035$37,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$34,685
Total Invoice$29,365$35,119
Adjustments for Features0-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$32,315

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,645 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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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

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

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