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Acura TLX vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXEncore
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $24,365
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $23,390
Advance Package 7,550    
Premium Group     6,150
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Advance Package 7,152    
Premium Group     5,904
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 7,550 0 7,940
Options (change) 7,152 0 7,532
Destination 950 950 975
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $33,280
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $31,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,543
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXEncore
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19215/55-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$33,280
Adjustments for Features-5,300-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$39,450$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$31,897
Adjustments for Features-5,036-4,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,440$37,490$31,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXEncore
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,705$8,705$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,300$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,036-4,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in100.6 in
Length191.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317560%
Total Not Requested214040%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested375085%
Total Not Requested68015%

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