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Acura RL vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,840

Buick Encore   
Difference: $19,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,510

Buick Encore   
Difference: $15,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelRLEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $24,365
Base Invoice $41,935 $23,390
Technology Package 3,620  
Essence Group   4,700
Navigation system   495
Sunroof   900
Cargo net   60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Technology Package 3,245  
Essence Group   4,512
Navigation system   450
Sunroof   819
Cargo net   55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 3,620 6,550
Options (change) 3,245 6,195
Destination 760 925
Total Price $51,060 $31,840
Total Invoice $45,940 $30,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,887
Model Year20092017
ModelRLEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$51,060$31,840
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,345$31,840
Total Invoice$45,940$30,510
Adjustments for Features-1,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,397$30,510

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092017
ModelRLEncore
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092017
ModelRLEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in100.6 in
Length195.8 in168.4 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.148.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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