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Buick Encore vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $22,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $19,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelEncoreRLXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $23,390 $50,530 $55,626
Navigation system 495    
Premium Group 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 450    
Premium Group 5,904    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Sunroof 819    
Options (change) 7,940 0 0
Options (change) 7,532 0 0
Destination 975 950 950
Total Price $33,280 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $31,897 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,911
Model Year201820172017
ModelEncoreRLXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,280$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$52,525$56,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$31,897$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,672-4,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,897$48,808$52,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201820172017
ModelEncoreRLXRLX
TrimBaseP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Eco accelerator  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$8,455$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,672-4,041

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
ModelEncoreRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in112.2 in
Length168.4 in196.1 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height65.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested320072%
Total Not Requested123028%

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