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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: $31,785

Buick Regal   
Difference: $15,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,469

Buick Regal   
Difference: $11,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRLRegalRegalRegal
TrimBaseBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $41,560 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Premium 2 Package   2,845 1,410  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium 2 Package   2,731 1,353  
Sunroof   880 880 880
Options (change) 0 3,845 2,410 1,000
Options (change) 0 3,611 2,233 880
Destination 715 885 885 885
Total Price $46,995 $31,785 $33,555 $36,720
Total Invoice $42,275 $30,469 $32,168 $35,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,077
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRLRegalRegalRegal
TrimBaseBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,995$31,785$33,555$36,720
Adjustments for Features-2,215-275-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,780$31,510$33,255$36,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745$5,210
Total Invoice$42,275$30,469$32,168$35,207
Adjustments for Features-1,993-264-2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,282$30,205$31,880$35,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675$5,002

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Regal

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRLRegalRegalRegal
TrimBaseBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,740$3,800$3,825$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$275$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,993-264-2880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
ModelRLRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.8 in
Length193.6 in190.2 in
Width72.2 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested140052%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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