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Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelElementRainier
TrimEXCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,625 $30,580
Base Invoice $18,137 $28,592
MP3-compatible player   135
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   495
MP3-compatible player   112
Satellite radio   270
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 0 955
Options (change) 0 793
Destination 595 710
Total Price $20,220 $32,245
Total Invoice $18,732 $30,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,512
Model Year20062006
ModelElementRainier
TrimEXCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/65-17
Total Price$20,220$32,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$24,905
Total Invoice$18,732$30,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$23,244

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20062006
ModelElementRainier
TrimEXCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
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$945$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,851

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20062006
ModelElementRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in113.0 in
Length169.3 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in75.4 in
Height70.4 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft380.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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