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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: $35,630

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimDenaliPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,300 $30,920
Technology Package 1,395  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Technology Package 1,269  
Engine-block heater 91 68
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 2,895 3,835
Options (change) 2,634 3,489
Destination 1,195 875
Total Price $50,390 $35,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,615
Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimDenaliPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$50,390$35,630
Adjustments for Features-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,160$35,630

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaMalibu
TrimDenaliPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Towing camera$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,200$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202016
ModelAcadiaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in111.4 in
Length193.6 in193.8 in
Width75.4 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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