Buick Rainier vs GMC Envoy XL
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Envoy XL
Overview
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | GMC Envoy XLSLE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CXL | SLE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | GMC Envoy XLSLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,550 | $27,380 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | GMC Envoy XLSLE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 25 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | GMC Envoy XLSLE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | GMC Envoy XLSLE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 80.1 cu ft | 107.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 6,700 lbs (best) | 6,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,133 lbs | 1,416 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,417 lbs (best) | 4,784 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 129 in (best) |
| Length | 193.4 in | 207.6 in (best) |
| Width | 75.4 in (best) | 74.7 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 75.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | GMC Envoy XLSLE |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 5 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Rainier | GMC Envoy XL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE $27,380 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $33,570 MSRP | SLE $29,630 MSRP |
| 3 | — | SLT $30,910 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SLT $33,160 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Denali $35,350 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Denali $37,600 MSRP |
Buick Rainier vs GMC Envoy XL FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Buick Rainier vs 2006 GMC Envoy XL on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 GMC Envoy XL starts lower at $27,380.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- The 2006 GMC Envoy XL leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,380).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- The 2006 GMC Envoy XL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better seats: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- The 2006 GMC Envoy XL leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,700).