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Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierPassatPassat
TrimCXL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,499 $30,353 $33,230
Luxury Package 225    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Navigation system 1,750    
Luxury Package 187    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Navigation system 1,440    
Options (change) 3,360 0 0
Options (change) 2,777 0 0
Destination 735 850 850
Total Price $35,645 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $33,011 $31,203 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,197
Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierPassatPassat
TrimCXL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,645$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$28,970$31,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$33,011$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,389-3,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,011$27,814$30,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720182018
ModelRainierPassatPassat
TrimCXL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Air compressor$35  
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,885$8,415$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389-3,533

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072018
ModelRainierPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.6 in
Width75.4 in72.2 in
Height74.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.9 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%

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