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Acura TL vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,815

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,780

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTLLaCrosse
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $31,660
Base Invoice $36,812 $30,394
Advance Package 5,930  
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
LFX V6 engine   0
AWD   2,175
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Advance Package 5,488  
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
LFX V6 engine   0
AWD   2,088
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 5,930 10,280
Options (change) 5,488 9,511
Destination 895 875
Total Price $46,080 $42,815
Total Invoice $43,195 $40,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,101
Model Year20122013
ModelTLLaCrosse
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$46,080$42,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,080$41,045
Total Invoice$43,195$40,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,195$39,094

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelTLLaCrosse
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,330$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,686

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelTLLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.7 in
Length194.0 in196.9 in
Width74.0 in73.1 in
Height57.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230074%
Total Not Requested79026%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested250070%
Total Not Requested107530%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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