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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: $19,480

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,696

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierSonicSonic
TrimCXLLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $29,499 $17,083 $19,003
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Convenience Package 150 650  
Side curtain airbags 495    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof     850
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Convenience Package 125 592  
Side curtain airbags 411    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Cargo net   55 55
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 1,810 810 1,010
Options (change) 1,504 738 920
Destination 735 875 875
Total Price $34,095 $19,480 $21,680
Total Invoice $31,738 $18,696 $20,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,290
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierSonicSonic
TrimCXLLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,095$19,480$21,680
Adjustments for Features-5,1050-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$19,480$20,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$31,738$18,696$20,798
Adjustments for Features-4,7520-1,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,986$18,696$19,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,095

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierSonicSonic
TrimCXLLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900 $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 changer, in-dash$325  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$8,125$3,020$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7520-1,007

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072018
ModelRainierSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in99.4 in
Length193.4 in159.8 in
Width75.4 in68.3 in
Height74.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,785 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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