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Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,830

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,505

Buick Encore   
Difference: $3,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $24,365
Base Invoice $30,646 $23,390
Technology Package 3,100  
Navigation system   495
Essence Group   4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Sunroof   900
Technology Package 2,843  
Navigation system   450
Essence Group   4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 3,100 6,490
Options (change) 2,843 6,140
Destination 885 975
Total Price $36,880 $31,830
Total Invoice $34,374 $30,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,588
Model Year20112018
ModelRDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$36,880$31,830
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$31,080
Total Invoice$34,374$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$29,786

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelRDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-719

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelRDXEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in100.6 in
Length180.7 in168.4 in
Width73.6 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested110036%

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