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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: $34,180

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $13,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,220

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $10,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $32,380
Base Invoice $41,935 $30,599
Sunroof   900
CD changer, in-dash   150
Sunroof   747
CD changer, in-dash   124
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 871
Destination 760 750
Total Price $47,440 $34,180
Total Invoice $42,695 $32,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,637
Model Year20092008
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,440$34,180
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,175$34,180
Total Invoice$42,695$32,220
Adjustments for Features-3,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,857$32,220

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,740$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
ModelRLLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.5 in
Length195.8 in198.1 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,770 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.0 ft3

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