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Buick Rainier vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,475

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $108,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,934

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $101,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelRainieri8
TrimCXLBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,580 $143,400
Base Invoice $28,592 $134,040
Luxury Package 225  
Navigation system 1,600  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Giga World   2,000
Luxury Package 187  
Navigation system 1,316  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 3,185 2,000
Options (change) 2,632 1,840
Destination 710 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $34,475 $142,602
Total Invoice $31,934 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,104
Model Year20062017
ModelRainieri8
TrimCXLBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine291hp I6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/45-20
Total Price$34,475$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$137,197
Total Invoice$31,934$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-5,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,934$128,038

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelRainieri8
TrimCXLBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,335$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,044

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelRainieri8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.0 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in184.9 in
Width75.4 in76.5 in
Height74.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft34.7 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?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

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