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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: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,189

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,310 $27,095
Base Invoice $33,015 $25,605
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 800
AC power outlet 175  
Rear Power Package   250
Engine-block heater 62 62
Sunroof 1,162 664
AC power outlet 145  
Rear Power Package   208
Options (change) 1,650 1,125
Options (change) 1,369 934
Destination 735 650
Total Price $37,695 $28,870
Total Invoice $35,119 $27,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,512
Model Year20092008
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,695$28,870
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$28,870
Total Invoice$35,119$27,189
Adjustments for Features-2,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,701$27,189

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
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, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$5,900$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4180

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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