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Buick Rainier vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,905

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRainierAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimCXL2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $28,592 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Navigation system 1,600      
Technology Package   1,780 1,780 1,780
Fog lights   310    
Rear spoiler   370    
Premium Audio Package   1,240    
Floor mats   175 175 110
Premium Package     2,380 4,230
Sport Package     2,370  
Convenience Package       1,300
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Navigation system 1,316      
Technology Package   1,543 1,543 1,543
Fog lights   251    
Rear spoiler   295    
Premium Audio Package   1,075    
Floor mats   134 134 84
Premium Package     2,064 3,669
Sport Package     2,056  
Convenience Package       1,127
Options (change) 3,185 3,875 6,705 7,420
Options (change) 2,632 3,298 5,797 6,423
Destination 710 760 760 760
Total Price $34,475 $30,905 $32,575 $34,980
Total Invoice $31,934 $28,482 $29,829 $32,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,954
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRainierAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimCXL2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,475$30,905$32,575$34,980
Adjustments for Features-2,205-590-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$30,315$31,460$34,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$4,665
Total Invoice$31,934$28,482$29,829$32,299
Adjustments for Features-2,042-544-1,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,892$27,938$28,808$32,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870$4,361

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRainierAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimCXL2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,010$4,395$4,920$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$590$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,042-544-1,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062011
ModelRainierAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in190.7 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height74.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested88080%
Total Not Requested21520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested102529%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%

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