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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: $37,080

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,145

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelRainierPassat
TrimCXL3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $29,950
Base Invoice $29,499 $27,513
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
AWD 2,020 1,950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,440 1,589
AWD 1,789 1,900
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 5,380 6,500
Options (change) 4,566 6,002
Destination 735 630
Total Price $37,665 $37,080
Total Invoice $34,800 $34,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year20072006
ModelRainierPassat
TrimCXL3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/45-17
Total Price$37,665$37,080
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,560$37,080
Total Invoice$34,800$34,145
Adjustments for Features-1,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,779$34,145

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072006
ModelRainierPassat
TrimCXL3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,835$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0210

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072006
ModelRainierPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in188.2 in
Width75.4 in71.7 in
Height74.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,600 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested295077%
Total Not Requested88023%

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