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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: $31,720

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuRainier
Trim2LTLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $30,580
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $28,592
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 795 795 1,600
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Luxury Package     225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     865
Side curtain airbags     495
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Engine-block heater 66 66 42
Sunroof 880    
Navigation system 700 700 1,316
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Luxury Package     187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     718
Side curtain airbags     411
Options (change) 5,580 4,380 3,235
Options (change) 5,026 3,995 2,674
Destination 825 825 710
Total Price $31,720 $32,995 $34,525
Total Invoice $30,027 $31,082 $31,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,584
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuRainier
Trim2LTLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/65-17
Total Price$31,720$32,995$34,525
Adjustments for Features-500-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$32,995$34,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$30,027$31,082$31,976
Adjustments for Features-470-412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,980$31,082$31,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,102$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuRainier
Trim2LTLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Air compressor  $35
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,490$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-412

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuRainier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in113.0 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in75.4 in
Height57.6 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17517%
Total Not Requested86583%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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