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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $19,895
Base Invoice $29,499 $18,510
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 1,760 3,350
Options (change) 1,462 2,990
Destination 735 675
Total Price $34,045 $23,920
Total Invoice $31,696 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,951
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierOptima
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6162hp 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$34,045$23,920
Adjustments for Features-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,285$23,920
Total Invoice$31,696$22,175
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,126$22,175

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$5,735$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5700

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in186.4 in
Width75.4 in71.1 in
Height74.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft314.8 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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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