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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: $34,675

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $6,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,101

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $7,114

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Model Year200620182018
ModelRainierLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCXLBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $28,592 $32,318 $43,075
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Convenience Package 150    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Navigation system 1,600    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo mat   80 80
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Convenience Package 125    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Navigation system 1,316    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo mat   73 73
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 3,385 6,415 180
Options (change) 2,799 5,972 164
Destination 710 925 925
Total Price $34,675 $41,005 $45,975
Total Invoice $32,101 $39,215 $44,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,584
Model Year200620182018
ModelRainierLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCXLBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,675$41,005$45,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,645-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$38,360$41,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,870
Total Invoice$32,101$39,215$44,164
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-4,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,101$36,685$39,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,921

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620182018
ModelRainierLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCXLBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Air compressor$35  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,835$8,480$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,530-4,558

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062018
ModelRainierLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in114.4 in
Length193.4 in197.5 in
Width75.4 in73.5 in
Height74.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft314.3 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 cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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