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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: $38,000

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,172

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $12,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $33,015
Base Invoice $44,098 $31,694
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,995
Xenon HID headlights   695
Head-up display (HUD)   350
Sunroof, large   1,195
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,756
Xenon HID headlights   612
Head-up display (HUD)   308
Sunroof, large   1,052
Options (change) 4,150 4,235
Options (change) 3,756 3,728
Destination 895 750
Total Price $53,245 $38,000
Total Invoice $48,749 $36,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,845
Model Year20122010
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,245$38,000
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,445$38,000
Total Invoice$48,749$36,172
Adjustments for Features-7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,017$36,172

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122010
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
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 + travel information$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7320

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122010
ModelRLLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.7 in
Length195.8 in196.9 in
Width72.7 in73.1 in
Height57.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.5 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 Volume13.8 ft313.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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