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Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,230

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,340

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $9,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelRoutanRainier
TrimSEL PremiumCXL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $31,550
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,499
Engine-block heater 75 50
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   890
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,385
Side curtain airbags   495
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Navigation system   1,750
Engine-block heater 66 42
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   739
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,150
Side curtain airbags   411
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Navigation system   1,452
Options (change) 75 4,945
Options (change) 66 4,106
Destination 820 735
Total Price $45,175 $37,230
Total Invoice $43,351 $34,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year20122007
ModelRoutanRainier
TrimSEL PremiumCXL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,175$37,230
Adjustments for Features-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,055$37,230
Total Invoice$43,351$34,340
Adjustments for Features-5,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,478$34,340

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122007
ModelRoutanRainier
TrimSEL PremiumCXL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $35
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$10,705$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8730

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20122007
ModelRoutanRainier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.0 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width76.9 in75.4 in
Height68.9 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft380.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Buick Rainier specs.

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%
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%

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