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Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierBeetle
TrimCXLTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,499 $22,459
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,750  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,440  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 3,510 4,600
Options (change) 2,902 4,416
Destination 735 770
Total Price $35,795 $28,765
Total Invoice $33,136 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,460
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierBeetle
TrimCXLTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,795$28,765
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$28,765
Total Invoice$33,136$27,645
Adjustments for Features-4,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,105$27,645

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierBeetle
TrimCXLTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,890$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in99.9 in
Length193.4 in168.4 in
Width75.4 in71.2 in
Height74.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Beetle 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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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