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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $28,600
Base Invoice $29,499 $27,027
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 66
Options (change) 1,660 75
Options (change) 1,379 66
Destination 735 760
Total Price $33,945 $29,435
Total Invoice $31,613 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierMalibu
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6169hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,945$29,435
Adjustments for Features-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$29,435
Total Invoice$31,613$27,853
Adjustments for Features-2,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,522$27,853

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierMalibu
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 start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,510$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0910

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
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.3,416 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu 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%

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