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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: $34,360

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,738

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelRainierMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $29,499 $29,736 $26,760
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Convenience Package 150    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Cargo organizer 165 140 140
Navigation system 1,750   495
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Cargo net   60 60
Leather Package     1,395
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Convenience and Technology Package     995
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Cargo mat     80
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Convenience Package 125    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Cargo organizer 137 127 127
Navigation system 1,440   450
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Cargo net   55 55
Leather Package     1,269
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Convenience and Technology Package     905
Panoramic sunroof     1,046
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 3,725 2,570 5,610
Options (change) 3,081 2,339 5,103
Destination 735 875 875
Total Price $36,010 $34,420 $34,360
Total Invoice $33,315 $32,950 $32,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year200720172017
ModelRainierMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,010$34,420$34,360
Adjustments for Features0-770-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,010$33,650$32,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0
Total Invoice$33,315$32,950$32,738
Adjustments for Features0-737-1,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,315$32,213$31,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,114$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720172017
ModelRainierMalibuMalibu
TrimCXLPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Air compressor$35  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$5,935$6,705$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-737-1,639

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072017
ModelRainierMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in111.4 in
Length193.4 in193.8 in
Width75.4 in73.0 in
Height74.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.8 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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