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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,725

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $21,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,586

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $21,316

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Model Year200620182018
ModelRainierTahoeTahoe
TrimCXLLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,580 $52,600 $62,200
Base Invoice $28,592 $49,444 $58,468
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360    
Convenience Package 150    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 45 265 265
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Polished alloy wheels 495    
Navigation system 1,600    
AWD 2,000    
Bodyside moldings   100  
Cargo mat   85 85
Cargo cover   195 195
4WD   3,000 3,000
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,930 2,435
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129    
Convenience Package 125    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Roof rack crossbars 38 241 241
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Polished alloy wheels 411    
Navigation system 1,328    
AWD 1,770    
Bodyside moldings   91  
Cargo mat   77 77
Cargo cover   177 177
4WD   2,820 2,820
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,666 2,216
Options (change) 7,435 6,675 6,080
Options (change) 6,284 6,163 5,622
Destination 710 1,295 1,295
Total Price $38,725 $60,570 $69,575
Total Invoice $35,586 $56,902 $65,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,717
Model Year200620182018
ModelRainierTahoeTahoe
TrimCXLLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$38,725$60,570$69,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,895-8,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$55,675$60,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,205
Total Invoice$35,586$56,902$65,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,599-8,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,586$52,303$57,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,911

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200620182018
ModelRainierTahoeTahoe
TrimCXLLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Air compressor$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic 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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$5,235$10,130$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,895$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,599-8,171

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062018
ModelRainierTahoe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in204.0 in
Width75.4 in80.5 in
Height74.5 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.5,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.751.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft394.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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