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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: $27,209

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,445

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,880

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Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimMaxx LTZCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $30,580
Base Invoice $22,600 $28,592
Engine-block heater 50 50
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,360
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Polished alloy wheels   495
Side curtain airbags   495
Engine-block heater 42 42
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   718
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,129
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Polished alloy wheels   411
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 2,644 3,640
Options (change) 2,195 3,023
Destination 650 710
Total Price $27,209 $34,930
Total Invoice $25,445 $32,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,710
Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimMaxx LTZCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17
Total Price$27,209$34,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,209$32,585
Total Invoice$25,445$32,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,445$30,155

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimMaxx LTZCXL
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20072006
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 Weight3,458 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%
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-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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