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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRegal
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $27,055
Base Invoice $22,581 $25,973
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Sunroof 800 1,000
2.4L I4 Hybrid   2,000
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Sunroof 664 880
2.4L I4 Hybrid   1,760
Options (change) 1,125 3,000
Options (change) 934 2,640
Destination 650 885
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,370 $30,940
Total Invoice $22,865 $29,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,135
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRegal
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-17
Total Price$24,370$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$28,320
Total Invoice$22,865$29,498
Adjustments for Features0-2,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$27,000

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRegal
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,720$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,498

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.8 in
Length191.8 in190.2 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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