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Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,420

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,398

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRainierLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCXLCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $28,592 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Engine-block heater 50 75 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 495      
Driver Confidence Package   950 950  
Sunroof   900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash   695 695 150
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750 750
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Engine-block heater 42 62 62 62
Polished alloy wheels 411      
Driver Confidence Package   788 789  
Sunroof   747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash   577 577 124
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623 623
Options (change) 2,130 3,390 3,370 1,875
Options (change) 1,769 2,813 2,798 1,556
Destination 710 750 750 750
Total Price $33,420 $30,420 $31,910 $35,005
Total Invoice $31,071 $28,398 $29,810 $32,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $330
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRainierLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCXLCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,420$30,420$31,910$35,005
Adjustments for Features-2,5200-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$30,420$31,785$34,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,365$4,260
Total Invoice$31,071$28,398$29,810$32,905
Adjustments for Features-2,3430-117-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,728$28,398$29,693$32,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,295$4,201

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRainierLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCXLCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,160$2,640$2,765$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3430-117-306

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062008
ModelRainierLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in198.1 in
Width75.4 in73.0 in
Height74.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft316.0 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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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