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Buick Rainier vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,835

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $20,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,075

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $18,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelRainier5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,592 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Luxury Package 225        
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865        
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360        
Side curtain airbags 495        
Navigation system 1,600   1,900    
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Technology Package   1,850      
Luxury Package 187        
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718        
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129        
Side curtain airbags 411        
Navigation system 1,328   1,730    
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Technology Package   1,685      
Options (change) 4,545 8,175 5,975 3,600 3,525
Options (change) 3,773 7,440 5,435 3,275 3,205
Destination 710 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,835 $55,970 $59,370 $65,445 $66,420
Total Invoice $33,075 $51,665 $54,810 $60,425 $61,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,296
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelRainier5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,835$55,970$59,370$65,445$66,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-1,435-1,435-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$53,485$57,935$64,010$64,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$33,075$51,665$54,810$60,425$61,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,294-1,325-1,325-2,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,075$49,371$53,485$59,100$59,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,114$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelRainier5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCXL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35    
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200  $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Running boards$350    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass$0    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Total Value of Features$5,935$8,420$7,370$7,370$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$1,435$1,435$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,294-1,325-1,325-2,156

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelRainier5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in116.9 in
Length193.4 in193.1 in
Width75.4 in73.2 in
Height74.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft318.4 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%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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