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Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelRainierJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimCXLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,499 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Luxury Package 225        
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890        
Side curtain airbags 495        
Navigation system 1,750       900
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Luxury Package 187        
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739        
Side curtain airbags 411        
Navigation system 1,440       864
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 3,360 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 2,777 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 735 770 770 770 770
Total Price $35,645 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $33,011 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,111
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelRainierJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimCXLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,645$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-5,0950-100-1,200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,550$26,115$24,115$24,375$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,950
Total Invoice$33,011$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-4,7190-96-1,153-384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,292$25,100$23,181$23,430$26,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$249$2,832

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelRainierJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimCXLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Rollover sensor$50    
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Running boards$350    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0   $0
Cornering lights$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,585$2,490$2,590$3,690$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$0$100$1,200$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7190-96-1,153-384

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in104.4 in
Length193.4 in182.2 in
Width75.4 in70.0 in
Height74.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.5 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
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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