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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: $34,125

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,415 $27,365
Base Invoice $43,128 $25,859
Engine-block heater 100 75
Sunroof 1,400  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Forward collision warning   395
Premium Package   1,000
Engine-block heater 91 66
Sunroof 1,274  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Forward collision warning   348
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 1,500 5,950
Options (change) 1,365 5,389
Destination 975 810
Total Price $47,890 $34,125
Total Invoice $45,468 $32,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,063
Model Year20182013
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$47,890$34,125
Adjustments for Features-6,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,205$34,125
Total Invoice$45,468$32,058
Adjustments for Features-6,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,121$32,058

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Towing camera$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,850$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3470

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelAcadiaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.8 in
Length193.6 in191.5 in
Width75.4 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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