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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: $49,565

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,953

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $33,535
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,194
Advance Package 7,950  
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,745
Premium I Group   3,745
Driver Confidence Package   2,125
Ultra Luxury Package   2,495
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Navigation system   795
AWD   3,005
Advance Package 7,194  
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,536
Premium I Group   3,596
Driver Confidence Package   1,870
Ultra Luxury Package   2,196
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Navigation system   700
AWD   2,884
Options (change) 7,950 15,105
Options (change) 7,194 13,834
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,045 $49,565
Total Invoice $52,187 $46,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,014
Model Year20122014
ModelRLLaCrosse
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$57,045$49,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$46,630
Total Invoice$52,187$46,953
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$44,173

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
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.4,162 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested255090%
Total Not Requested27510%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested310077%
Total Not Requested95023%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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