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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,295

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,633

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,675 $26,955
Base Invoice $32,421 $25,607
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,300 850
AC power outlet 175  
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 1,079 748
AC power outlet 145  
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,550 2,620
Options (change) 1,286 2,306
Destination 735 720
Total Price $36,960 $30,295
Total Invoice $34,442 $28,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,633
Model Year20082010
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,960$30,295
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$30,295
Total Invoice$34,442$28,633
Adjustments for Features-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,266$28,633

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1760

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelAcadiaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.3 in
Length200.7 in191.8 in
Width78.2 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,722 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
69.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
117.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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