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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,575

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,691

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $9,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheRainier
TrimLTLTZCXL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $30,580
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $28,592
Luxury Package 1,965   225
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Roof rails 195    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Roof rack crossbars 90 90 45
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Transmission cooler 230 230  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,890 3,890  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     865
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD     1,360
Side curtain airbags     495
Power-adjustable pedals     150
Polished alloy wheels     495
Navigation system     1,600
Luxury Package 1,631   187
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Roof rails 162    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Roof rack crossbars 75 75 38
Engine-block heater 62 62 42
6.0L V8 909 909  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Transmission cooler 191 191  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,229 3,229  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     718
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD     1,129
Side curtain airbags     411
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Polished alloy wheels     411
Navigation system     1,328
Options (change) 11,080 5,380 5,285
Options (change) 9,378 4,466 4,389
Destination 950 950 710
Total Price $48,360 $49,980 $36,575
Total Invoice $43,570 $45,356 $33,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,419
Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheRainier
TrimLTLTZCXL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine366hp V8366hp V8291hp I6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/65-17
Total Price$48,360$49,980$36,575
Adjustments for Features-2,730-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,630$46,500$36,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0
Total Invoice$43,570$45,356$33,691
Adjustments for Features-2,460-3,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,110$42,198$33,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,088$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheRainier
TrimLTLTZCXL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$6,315$7,065$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-3,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20092006
ModelAvalancheRainier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.0 in113.0 in
Length221.3 in193.4 in
Width79.1 in75.4 in
Height76.6 in74.5 in
Curb Weight5,642 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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