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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: $28,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,085

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $27,095
Base Invoice $29,499 $25,605
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Power-adjustable pedals 150 125
Sunroof   800
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 62
Power-adjustable pedals 125 104
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,960 1,000
Options (change) 1,629 830
Destination 735 650
Total Price $34,245 $28,745
Total Invoice $31,863 $27,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,745
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,245$28,745
Adjustments for Features-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$28,745
Total Invoice$31,863$27,085
Adjustments for Features-2,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,830$27,085

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,235$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in112.3 in
Length193.4 in191.8 in
Width75.4 in70.3 in
Height74.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.1 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

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