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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: $28,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,085

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $31,550
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,499
Engine-block heater 75 50
Power-adjustable pedals 125 150
Sunroof 800  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   890
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
Engine-block heater 62 42
Power-adjustable pedals 104 125
Sunroof 664  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   739
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 1,000 1,960
Options (change) 830 1,629
Destination 650 735
Total Price $28,745 $34,245
Total Invoice $27,085 $31,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,745
Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17
Total Price$28,745$34,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$32,060
Total Invoice$27,085$31,863
Adjustments for Features0-2,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,085$29,830

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,033

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuRainier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.0 in
Length191.8 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in75.4 in
Height57.1 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.180.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier specs.

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

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