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Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRainierOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,592 $19,255
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,600 1,200
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Convenience Package   970
Premium Package   1,300
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,316 1,075
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Convenience Package   865
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 3,335 3,470
Options (change) 2,757 3,100
Destination 710 675
Total Price $34,625 $24,835
Total Invoice $32,059 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,589
Model Year20062009
ModelRainierOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,625$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$24,835
Total Invoice$32,059$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,619$23,030

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$5,510$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4400

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width75.4 in71.1 in
Height74.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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