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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: $36,625

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,829

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $1,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimRCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $30,580
Base Invoice $33,207 $28,592
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
Navigation system   1,600
AWD   2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   718
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
Navigation system   1,316
AWD   1,770
Options (change) 1,500 5,335
Options (change) 1,440 4,527
Destination 770 710
Total Price $36,860 $36,625
Total Invoice $35,417 $33,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimRCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17
Total Price$36,860$36,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$34,175
Total Invoice$35,417$33,829
Adjustments for Features0-2,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$31,566

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimRCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
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 
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 
Body kit$0 
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 
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
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$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 
Total Value of Features$5,290$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,263

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,600 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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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