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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: $35,465

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,289

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,185 $43,220 $28,320
Base Invoice $36,275 $41,059 $26,762
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 905    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 495
Technology Package 1,000    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400    
2.0L I4     2,160
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Rear spoiler     400
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 860    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 436
Technology Package 880    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 1,232    
2.0L I4     2,041
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 5,270 1,965 6,320
Options (change) 4,701 1,729 5,702
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $44,265 $45,995 $35,465
Total Invoice $41,786 $43,598 $33,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,930
Model Year201120112015
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$44,265$45,995$35,465
Adjustments for Features-1,660-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,605$43,010$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$41,786$43,598$33,289
Adjustments for Features-1,567-2,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,219$40,769$33,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112015
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cargo area audio controls$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$6,250$7,575$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,567-2,8290

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelAcadiaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.8 in
Length200.7 in191.5 in
Width78.2 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,656 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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
24.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

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 reverse25Yes
Total Requested37575%
Total Not Requested12525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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