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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelElementElementRainier
TrimEXSCCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $30,580
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $28,592
Side curtain airbags     495
MP3-compatible player     135
Satellite radio     325
Side curtain airbags     411
MP3-compatible player     112
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 0 0 955
Options (change) 0 0 793
Destination 670 670 710
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $32,245
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $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: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,037
Model Year200820082006
ModelElementElementRainier
TrimEXSCCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionM5M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/65-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$32,245
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$30,095
Adjustments for Features0-210-5,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$24,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year200820082006
ModelElementElementRainier
TrimEXSCCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$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$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,120$1,345$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-5,847

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,434 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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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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