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Buick Rainier vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,550

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,373

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRainierMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,580 $26,350
Base Invoice $28,592 $24,346
Luxury Package 225  
Satellite radio 325 430
CD changer, in-dash 245  
Side curtain airbags 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Luxury Package 187  
Satellite radio 270 344
CD changer, in-dash 203  
Side curtain airbags 411  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Options (change) 1,290 1,530
Options (change) 1,071 1,357
Destination 710 670
Total Price $32,580 $28,550
Total Invoice $30,373 $26,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,238
Model Year20062009
ModelRainierMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine291hp I6158hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,580$28,550
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$28,550
Total Invoice$30,373$26,373
Adjustments for Features-1,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,611$26,373

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierMX-5 Miata
TrimCXLGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,660$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7620

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.0 in91.7 in
Length193.4 in157.3 in
Width75.4 in67.7 in
Height74.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,417 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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