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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,985

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $3,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,970

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRainier
TrimSportLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $30,580
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $28,592
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Running boards 649 649  
Sunroof 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,000
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Luxury Package     225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     865
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD     1,360
Convenience Package     150
Side curtain airbags     495
Navigation system     1,600
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Running boards 425 425  
Sunroof 680    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360  
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,770
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Luxury Package     187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     718
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD     1,129
Convenience Package     125
Side curtain airbags     411
Navigation system     1,328
Options (change) 11,058 8,023 6,695
Options (change) 9,117 6,757 5,668
Destination 745 745 710
Total Price $41,063 $41,838 $37,985
Total Invoice $36,270 $37,264 $34,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRainier
TrimSportLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17
Total Price$41,063$41,838$37,985
Adjustments for Features-800-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,263$39,463$37,985
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$0
Total Invoice$36,270$37,264$34,970
Adjustments for Features-707-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,563$35,149$34,970
Cost Above Minimum$414$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRainier
TrimSportLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Air compressor  $35
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,425$9,000$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-2,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20092006
ModelHighlanderRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.0 in
Length188.4 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in75.4 in
Height68.1 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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