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) | None reported | None reported |
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 |