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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: $33,535

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,141

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,185 $43,220 $30,920
Base Invoice $36,275 $41,059 $29,683
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 905    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650    
Sunroof 1,400    
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 860    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Engine-block heater 66 66 68
Cooled or ventilated front seats 572    
Sunroof 1,232    
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 4,920 1,965 1,740
Options (change) 4,393 1,729 1,583
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $43,915 $45,995 $33,535
Total Invoice $41,478 $43,598 $32,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,703
Model Year201120112016
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$43,915$45,995$33,535
Adjustments for Features-1,730-3,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,185$42,290$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$41,478$43,598$32,141
Adjustments for Features-1,634-3,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,844$40,086$32,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112016
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cargo area audio controls $100 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
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$7,175$9,150$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$3,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,634-3,5120

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelAcadiaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.4 in
Length200.7 in193.8 in
Width78.2 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,656 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft315.8 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 reverse25No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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