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Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $24,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $22,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelILX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $26,701 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Technology Plus Package 5,000          
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700 700  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 2,450      
Multicontour seats   750 750      
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Technology Plus Package 4,737          
Lighting Package   965 965 965 965  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645 645  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 2,255      
Multicontour seats   690 690      
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 5,000 9,800 9,800 6,300 6,300 2,200
Options (change) 4,737 9,015 9,015 5,795 5,795 2,020
Destination 965 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $34,065 $63,195 $58,527 $64,995 $69,295 $76,595
Total Invoice $32,403 $59,420 $54,752 $61,130 $65,130 $71,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,470
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelILX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionS8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,065$63,195$58,527$64,995$69,295$76,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,290-5,215-5,090-7,040-8,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$57,905$53,312$59,905$62,255$68,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$6,593$8,943$14,693
Total Invoice$32,403$59,420$54,752$61,130$65,130$71,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,974-4,879-4,787-6,617-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$54,446$49,873$56,343$58,513$63,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,573$0$6,470$8,640$14,012

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelILX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  $150
Metal pedals     $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100  $100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,025$9,315$9,240$9,115$11,065$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,290$5,215$5,090$7,040$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,974-4,879-4,787-6,617-8,070

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelILX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in117.1 in
Length181.9 in194.6 in
Width70.6 in73.5 in
Height55.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested329070%
Total Not Requested140030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

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