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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelRainierPassatPassatPassat
TrimCXL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,580 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $28,592 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Convenience Package 150      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Navigation system 1,600      
Floor mats   235    
Cargo net   100 100 100
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Convenience Package 125      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Navigation system 1,316      
Floor mats   185    
Cargo net   80 80 80
Options (change) 3,335 335 100 100
Options (change) 2,757 265 80 80
Destination 710 820 820 820
Total Price $34,625 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $32,059 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelRainierPassatPassatPassat
TrimCXL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,625$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-3,240-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$30,520$31,950$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$32,059$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,083-3,109-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,059$29,247$30,656$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,409$3,773

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelRainierPassatPassatPassat
TrimCXL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Air compressor$35   
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$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$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,805$7,915$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$3,240$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,083-3,109-3,205

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
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.3,231 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested8052%
Total Not Requested7548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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