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Acura TL vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,075

Buick Encore   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,776

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelTLTLEncore
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $24,065
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $23,102
Navigation system 2,500   495
Leather Group     4,235
Sunroof     900
Cargo net     60
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Navigation system 2,292   450
Leather Group     4,066
Sunroof     819
Cargo net     55
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 2,500 0 6,085
Options (change) 2,292 0 5,749
Destination 715 715 925
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $31,075
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $29,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,268
Model Year200820082016
ModelTLTLEncore
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$36,940$38,940$31,075
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$29,776
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$27,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082016
ModelTLTLEncore
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,265$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,046

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082016
ModelTLEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in100.6 in
Length189.3 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.548.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

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