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Audi A3 vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,815

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,925

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelA3Rainier
Trim2.0TCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $31,550
Base Invoice $25,361 $29,499
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,000 1,750
Convenience Package 1,275 150
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 2,020
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   890
Side curtain airbags   495
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,860 1,440
Convenience Package 1,186 125
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,789
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   739
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 11,430 5,530
Options (change) 10,633 4,691
Destination 875 735
Total Price $39,575 $37,815
Total Invoice $36,869 $34,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,438
Model Year20122007
ModelA3Rainier
Trim2.0TCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17
Total Price$39,575$37,815
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,575$37,280
Total Invoice$36,869$34,925
Adjustments for Features0-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,869$34,431

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122007
ModelA3Rainier
Trim2.0TCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122007
ModelA3Rainier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.0 in
Length168.7 in193.4 in
Width69.5 in75.4 in
Height56.0 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%

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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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