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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: $38,030

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $5,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,008

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $4,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderRainier
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $30,580
Base Invoice $32,498 $28,592
Towing Prep Package 220  
Floor mats 315  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Roof rack crossbars 229 45
Running boards 649  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650 1,600
Cargo net 49  
AWD 1,450 2,000
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
Towing Prep Package 195  
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Roof rack crossbars 150 38
Running boards 425  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359 1,328
Cargo net 34  
AWD 1,324 1,770
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
Options (change) 7,521 6,740
Options (change) 6,378 5,706
Destination 810 710
Total Price $43,926 $38,030
Total Invoice $39,686 $35,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,406
Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderRainier
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/65-17
Total Price$43,926$38,030
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,411$38,030
Total Invoice$39,686$35,008
Adjustments for Features-2,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,414$35,008

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20112006
ModelHighlanderRainier
TrimLimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $35
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Removable second-row console$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
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$8,875$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,266 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 Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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