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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: $39,065

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,963

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $3,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierPassat
TrimCXLVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,550 $39,200
Base Invoice $29,499 $36,669
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
5.3L V8 1,250  
AWD 2,020  
Heated front seats   225
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,440 1,589
5.3L V8 1,038  
AWD 1,789  
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 6,780 2,025
Options (change) 5,729 1,788
Destination 735 690
Total Price $39,065 $41,915
Total Invoice $35,963 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,656
Model Year20072008
ModelRainierPassat
TrimCXLVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,065$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,065$41,350
Total Invoice$35,963$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,963$38,619

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierPassat
TrimCXLVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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 
Aux input $50
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-528

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelRainierPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.0 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in188.0 in
Width75.4 in71.7 in
Height74.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,661 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft361.7 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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