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Buick Rainier vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,475

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,764

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $5,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRainierES
TrimCXL350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $36,725
Base Invoice $28,592 $34,400
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,600 2,465
5.3L V8 1,000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330
Heated front seats   640
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,316 2,277
5.3L V8 830  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   303
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 4,185 3,435
Options (change) 3,462 3,168
Destination 710 875
Total Price $35,475 $41,035
Total Invoice $32,764 $38,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,543
Model Year20062012
ModelRainierES
TrimCXL350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,475$41,035
Adjustments for Features0-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$40,890
Total Invoice$32,764$38,443
Adjustments for Features0-136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,764$38,307

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelRainierES
TrimCXL350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$4,585$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelRainierES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width75.4 in71.1 in
Height74.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,478 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft314.7 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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