Buick Rainier vs Lexus RX330
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Lexus RX330
Overview
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Lexus RX330330 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CXL | 330 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Lexus RX330330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,550 (best) | $36,370 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Lexus RX330330 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal (best) | 19.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Lexus RX330330 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp (best) | 223 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft (best) | 238 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L (best) | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Lexus RX330330 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 80.1 cu ft | 84.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 6,700 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,133 lbs | 1,485 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,417 lbs | 3,860 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in (best) | 106.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 186.2 in |
| Width | 75.4 in (best) | 72.6 in |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 66.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Lexus RX330330 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 1 (best) |
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 | Lexus RX330 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 330 $36,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $33,570 MSRP | 330 $37,770 MSRP |
Buick Rainier vs Lexus RX330 FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 Lexus RX330?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Buick Rainier vs 2006 Lexus RX330 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 Lexus RX330?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Buick Rainier starts lower at $31,550.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 Lexus RX330?
- The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,550).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 Lexus RX330?
- The 2006 Lexus RX330 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 Lexus RX330?
- The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on horsepower in this comparison (291).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2006 Lexus RX330?
- The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,700).