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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,020

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $16,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,157

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $16,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRainierTraverse
TrimCXLHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,580 $52,050
Base Invoice $28,592 $49,448
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Engine-block heater 50 100
Navigation system 1,600  
Polished alloy wheels 495  
AWD 2,000  
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Engine-block heater 42 91
Navigation system 1,316  
Polished alloy wheels 411  
AWD 1,770  
Options (change) 5,730 100
Options (change) 4,855 91
Destination 710 945
Total Price $37,020 $53,095
Total Invoice $34,157 $50,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,418
Model Year20062018
ModelRainierTraverse
TrimCXLHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6310hp V6
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/55-20
Total Price$37,020$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$43,725
Total Invoice$34,157$50,484
Adjustments for Features0-8,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,157$41,575

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062018
ModelRainierTraverse
TrimCXLHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Air compressor$35 
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,360$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,909

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062018
ModelRainierTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in120.9 in
Length193.4 in204.3 in
Width75.4 in78.6 in
Height74.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.758.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft398.2 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%

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