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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: $37,380

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,358

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $5,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelRainierLaCrosse
TrimCXLBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $31,660
Base Invoice $28,592 $30,394
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 50
Navigation system 1,600 895
Polished alloy wheels 495  
5.3L V8 1,000  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,165
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 44
Navigation system 1,328 788
Polished alloy wheels 411  
5.3L V8 830  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,079
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Options (change) 6,090 9,060
Options (change) 5,056 8,324
Destination 710 875
Total Price $37,380 $41,595
Total Invoice $34,358 $39,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,970
Model Year20062013
ModelRainierLaCrosse
TrimCXLBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8303hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,380$41,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$39,215
Total Invoice$34,358$39,593
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,358$37,328

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062013
ModelRainierLaCrosse
TrimCXLBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,960$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,265

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062013
ModelRainierLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in111.7 in
Length193.4 in196.9 in
Width75.4 in73.1 in
Height74.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,478 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft310.8 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
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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