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Acura RL vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,505

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $12,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,535

Buick Regal GS   
Difference: $9,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLRegal
TrimBaseGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $39,065
Base Invoice $44,098 $37,502
Advance Package 7,950  
Sights and Sounds Package   945
Driver Confidence Package #2   1,690
Appearance Package   485
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Sunroof   1,000
Advance Package 7,194  
Sights and Sounds Package   860
Driver Confidence Package #2   1,538
Appearance Package   441
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Sunroof   910
Options (change) 7,950 4,515
Options (change) 7,194 4,108
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,045 $44,505
Total Invoice $52,187 $42,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal GS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,895
Model Year20122018
ModelRLRegal
TrimBaseGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,045$44,505
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$40,065
Total Invoice$52,187$42,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$38,292

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122018
ModelRLRegal
TrimBaseGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,243

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122018
ModelRLRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in111.4 in
Length195.8 in192.9 in
Width72.7 in73.3 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.860.7 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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested52519%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested172581%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

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