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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison

Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Malibu vs. LaCrosse Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Malibu and LaCrosse will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ's price is $3,865 lower than the Buick LaCrosse's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Malibu vs. LaCrosse Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, the Buick LaCrosse includes additional features worth $1525. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1525 adjustment for the Buick LaCrosse's additional features, the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ is $3,865 less than the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,054
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-17
Total Price29,43534,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,43533,300
Total Invoice27,85333,368
Adjustments for Features0-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice27,85331,907

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Difference: 5,390
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Difference: 5,515
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price28,60030,170
Base Invoice27,02728,963
Engine-block heater7550
Leather Group 2,535
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,195
Engine-block heater 44
Leather Group 2,434
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,052
Total options753,780
Total options663,530
Destination760875
Total Price29,43534,825
Total Invoice27,85333,368

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Rollover sensor $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $25
iPod integration $150
Rear air vents $100
USB port$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Powertrain 
Automatic start / stop $300
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.7 in
Length191.8 in196.9 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,265 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4901
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4901		1000Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Malibu

Price of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Got a really good lease deal. Didn't want to purchase a car at the time.
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought my malibu used with 9000 miles. I got a very good price so I am happy with my decision.
2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Paid $23,049 for 2LT with sunroof
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Value packed - easily beats the competition on price, and GM incentives plus warranty make it a no brainer.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 We found this car used with 15,000 miles for about $5,000 less than any other used Malibu available.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu is a very quiet and refined car. It has decent handling and offers a lot of features for its price! The dealer incentives, combined with many positive reviews make it in my opinion a car that provides good value for the money.
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I purchased new base model and have paid 2500 less than sticker price (60 month).
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought it used, depreciation is very high so it was very inexpensive considering the features and performance offered. It cost only 50% of list when only 23 months old. Since I intend to keep it for at least three year depreciation is not a concern.
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great vehicle to have!
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price was over 10K less than Camry or Accord and actually had better safety and features.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Buick LaCrosse

Price of the Buick LaCrosse: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Low residual values make it expensive to lease.
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 A bit overpriced considering the differences between Impala and LaCrosse.

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