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Buick Rainier vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,625

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $15,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,059

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $15,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRainier3-Series3-Series
TrimCXL328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,580 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $28,592 $43,415 $42,020
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Convenience Package 150    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Navigation system 1,600 1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Convenience Package 125    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Navigation system 1,316 1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 3,335 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 2,757 4,645 4,645
Destination 710 995 995
Total Price $34,625 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $32,059 $49,055 $47,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,415
Model Year200620182018
ModelRainier3-Series3-Series
TrimCXL328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine291hp I6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,625$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,395-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$46,600$45,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$32,059$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,090-5,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,059$43,965$42,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620182018
ModelRainier3-Series3-Series
TrimCXL328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$10,410$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,395$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,090-5,186

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelRainier3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.0 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in182.0 in
Width75.4 in71.3 in
Height74.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft353.0 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 net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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