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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimGTICXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $30,580
Base Invoice $23,323 $28,592
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
Navigation system   1,600
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   718
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
Navigation system   1,316
Options (change) 6,630 3,335
Options (change) 6,366 2,757
Destination 770 710
Total Price $31,695 $34,625
Total Invoice $30,459 $32,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $211
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimGTICXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17
Total Price$31,695$34,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$33,125
Total Invoice$30,459$32,059
Adjustments for Features0-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$30,670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimGTICXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,740$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,389

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.0 in
Length165.4 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in75.4 in
Height58.3 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft380.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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