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Buick Rainier vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,590

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,707

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRainierSonataSonataSonata
TrimCXLLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $28,592 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Convenience Package 150      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Navigation system 1,600      
Navigation Package   2,100 2,100  
Cargo net   50 50 50
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Floor mats   100 100 100
Premium Package       5,000
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Convenience Package 125      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Navigation system 1,316      
Navigation Package   1,911 1,911  
Cargo net   41 41 41
Cargo mat   77 77 77
Floor mats   81 81 81
Premium Package       4,550
Options (change) 3,335 2,345 2,345 5,245
Options (change) 2,757 2,110 2,110 4,749
Destination 710 750 750 750
Total Price $34,625 $28,590 $30,340 $31,790
Total Invoice $32,059 $26,707 $28,325 $29,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,676
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRainierSonataSonataSonata
TrimCXLLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,625$28,590$30,340$31,790
Adjustments for Features-1,8100-100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,815$28,590$30,240$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$3,025
Total Invoice$32,059$26,707$28,325$29,882
Adjustments for Features-1,6760-93-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$26,707$28,232$29,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$3,011

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRainierSonataSonataSonata
TrimCXLLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,835$5,025$5,125$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0$100$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6760-93-164

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062011
ModelRainierSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.0 in
Length193.4 in189.8 in
Width75.4 in72.2 in
Height74.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft316.4 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 cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested195041%
Total Not Requested280059%

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