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Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,565

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,919

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $13,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelRLLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimBaseCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $42,801 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Technology Package 4,150      
Driver Confidence Package   995    
Luxury Package   995    
Sunroof   900 900 900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   150 150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   895 895  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945 1,945
Technology Package 3,721      
Driver Confidence Package   826    
Luxury Package   826    
Sunroof   747 747 747
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   124 124  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   743 743  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614 1,614
Options (change) 4,150 5,880 3,890 2,845
Options (change) 3,721 4,880 3,228 2,361
Destination 885 765 765 765
Total Price $52,235 $36,565 $41,685 $42,590
Total Invoice $47,407 $33,919 $38,986 $39,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,731
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelRLLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimBaseCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$52,235$36,565$41,685$42,590
Adjustments for Features-4,1400-850-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,095$36,565$40,835$41,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,270$5,175
Total Invoice$47,407$33,919$38,986$39,962
Adjustments for Features-3,7570-795-798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,650$33,919$38,191$39,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,272$5,245

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelRLLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimBaseCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,940$2,800$3,650$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0$850$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7570-795-798

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelRLLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.6 in
Length195.8 in203.2 in
Width72.7 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

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