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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rendezvous Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rendezvous Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuRendezvous
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $28,280
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,022
Engine-block heater 75 50
3.6L V6 1,600 2,025
Sunroof   800
Cargo mat   70
Satellite radio   325
Heated front seats   525
Engine-block heater 66 42
3.6L V6 1,512 1,681
Sunroof   664
Cargo mat   58
Satellite radio   270
Heated front seats   436
Options (change) 1,675 3,795
Options (change) 1,578 3,151
Destination 760 710
Total Price $31,035 $32,785
Total Invoice $29,365 $29,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rendezvous

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Rendezvous CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuRendezvous
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,035$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$32,060
Total Invoice$29,365$29,883
Adjustments for Features0-661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$29,222

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rendezvous

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuRendezvous
TrimLTZCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Rendezvous

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuRendezvous
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in186.5 in
Width70.3 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in61.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.154.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.1108.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick Rendezvous CXL

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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