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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu Classic
TrimCXLLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,499 $19,304
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 62
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,660 2,120
Options (change) 1,379 1,760
Destination 735 650
Total Price $33,945 $23,090
Total Invoice $31,613 $21,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,348
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu Classic
TrimCXLLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6219hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,945$23,090
Adjustments for Features-5,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,985$23,090
Total Invoice$31,613$21,714
Adjustments for Features-5,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,062$21,714

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu Classic
TrimCXLLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,810$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5510

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in188.3 in
Width75.4 in69.9 in
Height74.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested16540%
Total Not Requested25060%

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