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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: $43,815

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $9,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,120

Buick Lucerne Super   
Difference: $7,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLLucerne
TrimBaseSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $40,205
Base Invoice $44,098 $37,994
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,945
Sunroof   900
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,614
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 4,150 2,845
Options (change) 3,756 2,361
Destination 895 765
Total Price $53,245 $43,815
Total Invoice $48,749 $41,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,548
Model Year20122009
ModelRLLucerne
TrimBaseSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$53,245$43,815
Adjustments for Features-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,880$43,815
Total Invoice$48,749$41,120
Adjustments for Features-3,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,668$41,120

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122009
ModelRLLucerne
TrimBaseSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,099 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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