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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: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,460 $45,415 $23,265
Base Invoice $36,537 $43,128 $21,986
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
3.6L V6 1,095    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Satellite radio     325
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 664
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 42
3.6L V6 996    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,815 1,815  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Satellite radio     293
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 4,985 3,495 2,865
Options (change) 4,535 3,180 2,402
Destination 975 975 625
Total Price $44,420 $49,885 $26,755
Total Invoice $42,047 $47,283 $25,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,266
Model Year201820182006
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$44,420$49,885$26,755
Adjustments for Features-7,150-11,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$38,185$26,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0
Total Invoice$42,047$47,283$25,013
Adjustments for Features-6,768-11,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,279$36,193$25,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182006
ModelAcadiaAcadiaMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Towing camera $50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,200$15,750$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$11,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,768-11,0900

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelAcadiaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length193.6 in187.8 in
Width75.4 in69.8 in
Height66.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft341.0 ft3

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