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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: $35,465

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,289

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $26,762 $37,107 $42,570
2.0L I4 2,160    
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
Navigation system 495 1,890 1,890
Rear spoiler 400    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Technology Package   1,000  
Sunroof   1,400  
2.0L I4 2,041    
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
Navigation system 436 1,663 1,663
Rear spoiler 352    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Technology Package   880  
Sunroof   1,232  
Options (change) 6,320 5,270 1,965
Options (change) 5,702 4,700 1,729
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $35,465 $45,155 $47,600
Total Invoice $33,289 $42,632 $45,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,729
Model Year201520122012
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,465$45,155$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,710-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$43,445$44,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$33,289$42,632$45,124
Adjustments for Features0-1,614-2,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,289$41,018$42,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,229

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201520122012
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,300$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,614-2,877

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in200.7 in
Width73.0 in78.2 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37575%
Total Not Requested12525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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