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Buick Rainier vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,625

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $14,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,059

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $11,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRainierGSGSGS
TrimCXL350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $28,592 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Convenience Package 150      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Navigation system 1,600 1,850 1,850 1,500
Cargo net   59 59 59
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330    
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Convenience Package 125      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Navigation system 1,316 1,555 1,555 1,275
Cargo net   35 35 35
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   264    
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Options (change) 3,335 4,219 3,464 3,014
Options (change) 2,757 3,464 2,860 2,500
Destination 710 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $34,625 $49,534 $57,249 $58,279
Total Invoice $32,059 $43,432 $49,752 $51,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,522
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRainierGSGSGS
TrimCXL350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,625$49,534$57,249$58,279
Adjustments for Features0-970-2,670-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$48,564$54,579$55,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,015$6,470
Total Invoice$32,059$43,432$49,752$51,069
Adjustments for Features0-851-2,320-2,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,059$42,581$47,432$48,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,851$5,644

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRainierGSGSGS
TrimCXL350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
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$100 
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$4,860$5,830$7,530$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$2,670$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851-2,320-2,844

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062008
ModelRainierGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in190.0 in
Width75.4 in71.7 in
Height74.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft312.7 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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