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Buick Encore vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $19,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $48,200
Base Invoice $23,390 $44,098
Navigation system 495  
Premium Group 6,150  
Sunroof 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Technology Package   4,150
Navigation system 450  
Premium Group 5,904  
Sunroof 819  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 7,940 4,150
Options (change) 7,532 3,756
Destination 975 895
Total Price $33,280 $53,245
Total Invoice $31,897 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,959
Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,280$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$52,270
Total Invoice$31,897$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$47,856

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelEncoreRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.2 in
Length168.4 in195.8 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height65.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested269061%
Total Not Requested174039%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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