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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: $34,840

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $2,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimPremierCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,370 $30,580
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Engine-block heater 100 50
Cargo organizer 140 165
Cargo net 65  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
Navigation system   1,600
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Engine-block heater 91 42
Cargo organizer 127 137
Cargo net 59  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   718
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
Navigation system   1,316
Options (change) 2,575 3,550
Options (change) 2,343 2,936
Destination 925 710
Total Price $36,870 $34,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Rainier CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,040
Model Year20202006
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimPremierCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/65-17
Total Price$36,870$34,840
Adjustments for Features-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$34,840

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20202006
ModelMalibuRainier
TrimPremierCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,655$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20202006
ModelMalibuRainier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in113.0 in
Length194.2 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in75.4 in
Height57.3 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.780.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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

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