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Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,625

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,829

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $4,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRainierA3
TrimCXL3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $35,875
Base Invoice $28,592 $33,364
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,600 1,950
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,316 1,813
AWD 1,770  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,335 4,025
Options (change) 4,527 3,743
Destination 710 825
Total Price $36,625 $40,725
Total Invoice $33,829 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,944
Model Year20062009
ModelRainierA3
TrimCXL3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6250hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,625$40,725
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,715$40,725
Total Invoice$33,829$37,932
Adjustments for Features-8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,988$37,932

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierA3
TrimCXL3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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$8,100$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8410

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in168.7 in
Width75.4 in69.5 in
Height74.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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