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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: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelRegalRegalMalibu Classic
TrimSportback PreferredSportback EssenceLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,665 $31,730 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,558 $30,461 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Sunroof 910 910 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 2,235
Options (change) 1,269 1,269 1,856
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $29,985 $34,050 $23,205
Total Invoice $28,752 $32,655 $21,810

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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: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,070
Model Year201820182008
ModelRegalRegalMalibu Classic
TrimSportback PreferredSportback EssenceLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,985$34,050$23,205
Adjustments for Features-2,995-5,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$28,255$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$28,752$32,655$21,810
Adjustments for Features-2,872-5,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,880$27,097$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,217$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelRegalRegalMalibu Classic
TrimSportback PreferredSportback EssenceLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$4,920$7,720$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$5,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-5,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelRegalMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length192.9 in188.3 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft315.4 ft3

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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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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