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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,845

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,551

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,499

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Model Year200620102010
ModelRainierEquinoxEquinox
TrimCXLLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,580 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $28,592 $22,358 $26,809
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Convenience Package 150    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 45    
Navigation system 1,600 2,145 2,145
AWD 2,000 1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
Cargo Management Package   245  
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295 1,295
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Sunroof   795 795
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Convenience Package 125    
Engine-block heater 42 88 88
Roof rack crossbars 38    
Navigation system 1,328 1,888 1,888
AWD 1,770 1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces   924  
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
Cargo Management Package   216  
Class II trailer hitch   308 308
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140 1,140
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Sunroof   700 700
Options (change) 6,790 11,565 8,185
Options (change) 5,748 10,448 7,327
Destination 710 745 745
Total Price $38,080 $35,845 $37,150
Total Invoice $35,050 $33,551 $34,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,329
Model Year200620102010
ModelRainierEquinoxEquinox
TrimCXLLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$38,080$35,845$37,150
Adjustments for Features-1850-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$35,845$36,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$35,050$33,551$34,881
Adjustments for Features-1700-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,880$33,551$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$579

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620102010
ModelRainierEquinoxEquinox
TrimCXLLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$6,950$6,765$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1700-751

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062010
ModelRainierEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in112.5 in
Length193.4 in187.8 in
Width75.4 in72.5 in
Height74.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft363.7 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?
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested97552%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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