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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,560

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,851

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,474

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Model Year20062006
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $23,465
Base Invoice $28,592 $22,175
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360  
Engine-block heater 50 50
Side curtain airbags 495  
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Polished alloy wheels 495  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129  
Engine-block heater 42 42
Side curtain airbags 411  
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Polished alloy wheels 411  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 3,640 2,470
Options (change) 3,023 2,051
Destination 710 625
Total Price $34,930 $26,560
Total Invoice $32,325 $24,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,304
Model Year20062006
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6201hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,930$26,560
Adjustments for Features-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,585$26,560
Total Invoice$32,325$24,851
Adjustments for Features-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,155$24,851

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,485$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelRainierMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in112.3 in
Length193.4 in187.8 in
Width75.4 in69.8 in
Height74.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft341.0 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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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