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Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,797

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelRainierG8G8
TrimCXLBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $26,910 $29,310
Base Invoice $28,592 $25,564 $27,844
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Premium Package   1,375 1,250
Comfort and Sound Package   795  
Sunroof   900 900
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Premium Package   1,141 1,038
Comfort and Sound Package   660  
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 1,585 3,070 2,150
Options (change) 1,316 2,548 1,785
Destination 710 685 685
Total Price $32,875 $30,665 $32,145
Total Invoice $30,618 $28,797 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $619
Model Year200620082008
ModelRainierG8G8
TrimCXLBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6256hp V6361hp V8
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6230, 11230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,875$30,665$32,145
Adjustments for Features-2,6200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$30,665$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,080
Total Invoice$30,618$28,797$30,314
Adjustments for Features-2,4400-377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,178$28,797$29,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year200620082008
ModelRainierG8G8
TrimCXLBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$5,885$3,265$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4400-377

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20062008
ModelRainierG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in196.1 in
Width75.4 in74.8 in
Height74.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft317.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac G8 specs.

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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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