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

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,007

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRainierMalibu Limited
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $28,420
Base Invoice $28,592 $26,857
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Convenience Package 150  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Navigation system 1,600 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Cargo mat   80
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Convenience Package 125  
Engine-block heater 42 68
Navigation system 1,316 450
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 3,385 2,500
Options (change) 2,799 2,275
Destination 710 875
Total Price $34,675 $31,795
Total Invoice $32,101 $30,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,784
Model Year20062016
ModelRainierMalibu Limited
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6202hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,675$31,795
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$31,795
Total Invoice$32,101$30,007
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,791$30,007

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelRainierMalibu Limited
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,010$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3100

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelRainierMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in107.8 in
Length193.4 in191.5 in
Width75.4 in73.0 in
Height74.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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