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Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,045

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,068

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $30,170
Base Invoice $41,560 $28,963
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
AWD   2,175
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
AWD   2,088
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 3,620 11,000
Options (change) 3,245 10,230
Destination 715 875
Total Price $50,615 $42,045
Total Invoice $45,520 $40,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,977
Model Year20082012
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$50,615$42,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$40,445
Total Invoice$45,520$40,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$38,543

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,290$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelRLLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.7 in
Length193.6 in196.9 in
Width72.2 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested155038%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

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