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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,955

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,862

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRainierSonic
TrimCXLRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $20,095
Base Invoice $28,592 $19,090
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Cargo net   60
Sunroof   850
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 68
Cargo net   55
Sunroof   774
Options (change) 1,785 985
Options (change) 1,483 897
Destination 710 875
Total Price $33,075 $21,955
Total Invoice $30,785 $20,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,381
Model Year20062016
ModelRainierSonic
TrimCXLRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,075$21,955
Adjustments for Features-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,270$21,955
Total Invoice$30,785$20,862
Adjustments for Features-3,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,243$20,862

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062016
ModelRainierSonic
TrimCXLRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,675$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5420

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062016
ModelRainierSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in99.4 in
Length193.4 in159.0 in
Width75.4 in68.3 in
Height74.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,721 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft347.7 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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