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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: $19,085

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $15,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierSonic
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $17,365
Base Invoice $29,499 $16,497
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof   850
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 66
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 1,810 925
Options (change) 1,504 814
Destination 735 795
Total Price $34,095 $19,085
Total Invoice $31,738 $18,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,796
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierSonic
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
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$34,095$19,085
Adjustments for Features-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$19,085
Total Invoice$31,738$18,106
Adjustments for Features-4,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,902$18,106

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierSonic
TrimCXLLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 seating surfaces$900 
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 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 
Total Value of Features$7,565$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072012
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.2,691 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 net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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