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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,185 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT | ||||
| Difference: $4,340 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,561 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT | ||||
| Difference: $3,415 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Rainier | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | CXL | ECO | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,580 | $25,945 | $25,315 | $27,790 |
| Base Invoice | $28,592 | $24,777 | $24,176 | $26,262 |
| Luxury Package | 225 | |||
| Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof | 865 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 495 | |||
| Engine-block heater | 50 | 75 | 75 | |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,120 | 795 | 795 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1,900 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Luxury Package | 187 | |||
| Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof | 718 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 411 | |||
| Engine-block heater | 42 | 66 | 66 | |
| Navigation system | 1,316 | 986 | 700 | 700 |
| Leather Package | 880 | 880 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,034 | 1,034 | 1,672 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |||
| Sunroof | 880 | 880 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,235 | 5,185 | 4,045 | 2,770 |
| Options (change) | 2,674 | 4,563 | 3,560 | 2,438 |
| Destination | 710 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $34,525 | $31,955 | $30,185 | $31,385 |
| Total Invoice | $31,976 | $30,165 | $28,561 | $29,525 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,189 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Rainier | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | CXL | ECO | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 291hp I6 | 182hp I4 H | 196hp I4 | 196hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 275, 6 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $34,525 | $31,955 | $30,185 | $31,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | -295 | -940 | -50 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,230 | $31,015 | $30,135 | $31,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $880 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Total Invoice | $31,976 | $30,165 | $28,561 | $29,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -273 | -887 | -47 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,703 | $29,278 | $28,514 | $29,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $764 | $0 | $1,011 |
Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Rainier | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | CXL | ECO | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Air compressor | $35 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $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 | $75 | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Engine-block heater | $35 | $35 | $35 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,970 | $5,615 | $4,725 | $4,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $295 | $940 | $50 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -273 | -887 | -47 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Rainier | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,418 lb. | 3,394 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.1 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Running boards | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 275W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 9% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 83% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 40% |
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