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Buick LaCrosse vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,130

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,962

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRL
TrimBaseAvenirBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $47,200
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $42,801
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Advance Package     7,950
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 14,540 3,890 7,950
Options (change) 13,719 3,650 7,128
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $49,130 $49,685 $56,035
Total Invoice $46,962 $47,650 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,239
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRL
TrimBaseAvenirBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$49,130$49,685$56,035
Adjustments for Features-4,590-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$45,095$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$46,962$47,650$50,814
Adjustments for Features-4,387-4,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,575$43,248$50,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$673$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRL
TrimBaseAvenirBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,830$10,830$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,387-4,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182011
ModelLaCrosseRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.2 in
Length197.5 in195.8 in
Width73.5 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested225057%
Total Not Requested167543%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested247588%
Total Not Requested35012%

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