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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: $49,130

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,962

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,318 $43,075
Advance Package 7,950    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Premium Group   5,000  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
AWD   2,260 2,200
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Advance Package 7,194    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Premium Group   4,800  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
AWD   2,295 2,112
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 7,950 14,540 3,890
Options (change) 7,194 13,719 3,650
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $49,130 $49,685
Total Invoice $52,187 $46,962 $47,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,612
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$57,045$49,130$49,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$44,540$45,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$52,187$46,962$47,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,387-4,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$42,575$43,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$673

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,240$10,830$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,387-4,402

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelRLLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in114.4 in
Length195.8 in197.5 in
Width72.7 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Total Requested247588%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested225057%
Total Not Requested167543%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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