Acura RL vs Buick Park Avenue
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Buick Park Avenue
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $35,555 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 205 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 230 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,778 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.8 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 206.8 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.7 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $35,555 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | Ultra $40,730 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Buick Park Avenue FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2005 Buick Park Avenue on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Buick Park Avenue starts lower at $35,555.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,555).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better seats: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).