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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: $42,465

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $10,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,472

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $31,660
Base Invoice $44,098 $30,394
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
AWD   2,175
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
AWD   2,088
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 4,150 9,930
Options (change) 3,756 9,203
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,245 $42,465
Total Invoice $48,749 $40,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,240
Model Year20122013
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,245$42,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$41,455
Total Invoice$48,749$40,472
Adjustments for Features0-963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,749$39,509

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-963

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
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.4,196 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 Volume13.8 ft310.8 ft3

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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

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
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested297583%
Total Not Requested60017%
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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