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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: $34,615

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,127

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimPremierSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $38,185 $43,220
Base Invoice $29,736 $36,275 $41,059
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
Sunroof   1,400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   650  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 66 66
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   860  
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
Sunroof   1,232  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   572  
Options (change) 2,765 4,920 1,965
Options (change) 2,516 4,393 1,729
Destination 875 810 810
Total Price $34,615 $43,915 $45,995
Total Invoice $33,127 $41,478 $43,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,811
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimPremierSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$34,615$43,915$45,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$42,285$42,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$33,127$41,478$43,598
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-3,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,127$39,938$40,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$243

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuAcadiaAcadia
TrimPremierSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls  $100
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
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$5,545$7,175$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540-3,417

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in118.9 in
Length193.8 in200.7 in
Width73.0 in78.2 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.868.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.8116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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 reverse25No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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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