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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: $35,950

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,341

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimPremierDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $47,890
Base Invoice $29,736 $45,496
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Engine-block heater 100 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   75
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Engine-block heater 91 68
All-weather floor mats 127 136
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   68
Options (change) 4,100 695
Options (change) 3,730 631
Destination 875 925
Total Price $35,950 $49,510
Total Invoice $34,341 $47,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,603
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimPremierDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,950$49,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$46,240
Total Invoice$34,341$47,052
Adjustments for Features0-3,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,341$43,944

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuAcadia
TrimPremierDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Cargo area audio controls $100
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,355$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in118.9 in
Length193.8 in200.8 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.870.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.8116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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