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Buick Rainier vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,200

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,118

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,218

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelRainierHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $29,499 $26,241 $29,281
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,385    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Convenience Package 150    
Navigation system 1,750 2,530 2,505
AWD 2,020 1,450 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Running boards   649 649
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780 1,780
Heated front seats     440
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,150    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Convenience Package 125    
Navigation system 1,452 2,118 2,099
AWD 1,789 1,290 1,290
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Running boards   425 425
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424 1,424
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 6,915 10,163 8,618
Options (change) 5,853 8,232 6,985
Destination 735 745 745
Total Price $39,200 $40,318 $42,263
Total Invoice $36,087 $35,218 $37,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Rainier CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year200720082008
ModelRainierHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,200$40,318$42,263
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,200$40,093$40,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$36,087$35,218$37,011
Adjustments for Features0-197-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,087$35,021$35,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$676

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200720082008
ModelRainierHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Air compressor$35  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,700$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-197-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in188.4 in
Width75.4 in75.2 in
Height74.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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