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Buick Rainier vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,315

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,163

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRainierMazda3
TrimCXLMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $24,000
Base Invoice $28,592 $22,952
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Satellite radio 325 430
5.3L V8 1,000  
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Satellite radio 270 344
5.3L V8 830  
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 1,970 520
Options (change) 1,636 416
Destination 710 795
Total Price $33,260 $25,315
Total Invoice $30,938 $24,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,743
Model Year20062012
ModelRainierMazda3
TrimCXLMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8263hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,260$25,315
Adjustments for Features-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$25,315
Total Invoice$30,938$24,163
Adjustments for Features-3,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,906$24,163

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelRainierMazda3
TrimCXLMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,660$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelRainierMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in177.4 in
Width75.4 in69.1 in
Height74.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,478 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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