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Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelRegalRegalRegalMalibu Classic
TrimSport TouringBaseGSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,615 $31,465 $34,115 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,470 $30,206 $32,750 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 395  
Engine-block heater 100 100   75
Remote start 325     190
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 800
FWD   -2,425    
Premium II Package   2,575    
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 359  
Engine-block heater 91 91   62
Remote start 296     158
Sunroof 910 910 910 664
FWD   -2,328    
Premium II Package   2,472    
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 1,820 1,645 1,395 2,485
Options (change) 1,656 1,504 1,269 2,063
Destination 925 925 925 650
Total Price $31,360 $34,035 $36,435 $23,455
Total Invoice $30,051 $32,635 $34,944 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,899
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelRegalRegalRegalMalibu Classic
TrimSport TouringBaseGSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4259hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$31,360$34,035$36,435$23,455
Adjustments for Features-4,315-6,790-8,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$27,245$28,430$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,385$0
Total Invoice$30,051$32,635$34,944$22,017
Adjustments for Features-4,135-6,511-7,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,916$26,124$27,267$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$1,351$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelRegalRegalRegalMalibu Classic
TrimSport TouringBaseGSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags $300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Performance meter  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$8,425$9,640$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$6,790$8,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,135-6,511-7,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelRegalMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length190.2 in188.3 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height58.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,692 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested302595%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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