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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,872

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Model Year2017201720172008
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaMalibu Classic
TrimSLESLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,450 $38,350 $45,465 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,828 $36,432 $43,176 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,500 1,400 1,400 800
Bose 8 speakers 920      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 2,620      
3.6L V6 1,095 1,095    
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Remote start       190
Satellite radio       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 62
Sunroof 1,365 1,274 1,274 664
Bose 8 speakers 837      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 2,488      
3.6L V6 996 996    
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Remote start       158
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 6,630 2,990 1,500 2,485
Options (change) 6,136 2,720 1,365 2,063
Destination 925 925 925 650
Total Price $40,005 $42,265 $47,890 $23,455
Total Invoice $37,889 $40,077 $45,466 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,360
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaMalibu Classic
TrimSLESLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$40,005$42,265$47,890$23,455
Adjustments for Features-6,675-9,175-13,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$33,090$34,165$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$37,889$40,077$45,466$22,017
Adjustments for Features-6,322-8,700-13,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,567$31,377$32,436$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$1,059$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelAcadiaAcadiaAcadiaMalibu Classic
TrimSLESLTDenaliLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$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$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Towing camera  $50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$8,675$11,175$15,725$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,675$9,175$13,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,322-8,700-13,0300

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelAcadiaMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in188.3 in
Width75.4 in69.9 in
Height66.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLE

Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
235/65HR18 tires400No
Total Requested72536%
Total Not Requested130064%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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