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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,055

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,262

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimMaxx SSCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $31,550
Base Invoice $21,986 $29,499
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Engine-block heater 50 50
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   890
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,385
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Polished alloy wheels   495
Side curtain airbags   495
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Engine-block heater 42 42
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   739
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,150
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Polished alloy wheels   411
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 3,165 3,465
Options (change) 2,651 2,878
Destination 625 735
Total Price $27,055 $35,750
Total Invoice $25,262 $33,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,155
Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimMaxx SSCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17
Total Price$27,055$35,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,055$32,840
Total Invoice$25,262$33,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,262$30,417

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimMaxx SSCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,525$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,695

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuRainier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.0 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width69.8 in75.4 in
Height58.1 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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