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Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,190

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $4,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,880

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelRainierA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXLA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $38,900
Base Invoice $28,592 $36,178
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Cargo organizer 165 70
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Cargo mat   155
Universal garage door opener   295
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum roof rails   300
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Cargo organizer 137 65
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Cargo mat   144
Universal garage door opener   274
Heated front seats   467
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 1,900 2,045
Options (change) 1,578 1,905
Destination 710 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,190 $37,727
Total Invoice $30,880 $34,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year20062017
ModelRainierA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXLA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,190$37,727
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$37,147
Total Invoice$30,880$34,865
Adjustments for Features0-536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,880$34,329

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelRainierA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCXLA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,660$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-536

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelRainierA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in169.8 in
Width75.4 in70.3 in
Height74.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft339.5 ft3

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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 mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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