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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: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $10,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $24,365
Base Invoice $33,995 $23,390
Advance Package 6,700  
Premium Group   6,150
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Advance Package 6,347  
Premium Group   5,904
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 6,700 7,940
Options (change) 6,347 7,532
Destination 975 975
Total Price $43,475 $33,280
Total Invoice $41,317 $31,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,521
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-18
Total Price$43,475$33,280
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,425$33,280
Total Invoice$41,317$31,897
Adjustments for Features-2,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,418$31,897

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,505$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in100.6 in
Length184.4 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested347556%
Total Not Requested269044%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested78018%

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