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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $3,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimSELCXL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $30,580
Cargo net 100  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
Navigation system   1,600
Cargo net 80  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   718
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
Navigation system   1,316
Options (change) 100 3,335
Options (change) 80 2,757
Destination 850 710
Total Price $31,195 $34,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,178
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimSELCXL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17
Total Price$31,195$34,625
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$34,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
TrimSELCXL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Air compressor $35
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,215$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-490

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIRainier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.0 in
Length179.8 in193.4 in
Width70.8 in75.4 in
Height58.3 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft380.1 ft3

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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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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