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Acura RL vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

Acura RL vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
Acura RL vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Acura RL vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the RL vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the RL and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Acura RL's price is $6,695 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive30i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the RL vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Acura RL, the BMW Z4 sDrive30i includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $970 adjustment for the Acura RL's additional features, the Acura RL is $6,695 less than the BMW Z4 sDrive30i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 6,334
Model Year20122009
ModelRLZ4
TrimBasesDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers260, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price53,24558,970
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price52,27558,970
Total Invoice48,74954,195
Adjustments for Features-8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice47,86154,195

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Invoice Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Acura RL
Difference: 5,725
Lowest Total Invoice: Acura RL
Difference: 5,446
Model Year20122009
ModelRLZ4
TrimBasesDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price48,20045,750
Base Invoice44,09842,090
Technology Package4,150 
Premium Sound Package 2,000
Premium Package 3,900
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325
Navigation system 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
Obstacle detection, rear 750
Proximity key 500
Heated front seats 500
Rear seat pass-through 175
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Technology Package 0
Premium Sound Package 1,820
Premium Package 3,550
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205
Navigation system 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
Obstacle detection, rear 685
Proximity key 455
Heated front seats 455
Rear seat pass-through 160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Total options4,15012,395
Total options3,75611,280
Destination895825
Total Price53,24558,970
Total Invoice48,74954,195

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
ModelRLZ4
TrimBasesDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Compact spare tire$75 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Obstacle detection, front $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Media drive, large $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $2750
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Powertrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,930$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
ModelRLZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in98.3 in
Length195.8 in166.9 in
Width72.7 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
sDrive30i

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information system50Yes
High-definition radio100No
Media hard drive100No
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration150Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150No
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Total Requested262581%
Total Not Requested60019%

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Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 a bit expensive

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