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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: $26,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $23,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelILX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $26,701 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Technology Plus Package 5,000      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package 2   4,900 4,900  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
App support   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000 1,000  
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Package     1,350 1,350
iPod integration       400
Rearview camera       400
Heated front seats       500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Technology Plus Package 4,737      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package 2   4,460 4,460  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Proximity key   910 910 910
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
App support   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Upgraded leather upholstery   910 910  
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Package     1,230 1,230
iPod integration       365
Rearview camera       365
Heated front seats       455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 5,000 14,575 15,025 7,125
Options (change) 4,737 13,270 13,680 6,490
Destination 965 875 875 875
Total Price $34,065 $60,500 $66,000 $68,200
Total Invoice $32,403 $55,790 $60,845 $62,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,929
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelILX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,065$60,500$66,000$68,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-3,265-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$57,835$62,735$66,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$8,250
Total Invoice$32,403$55,790$60,845$62,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,458-3,010-1,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$53,332$57,835$60,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,503$7,666

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelILX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,600$8,265$8,865$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$3,265$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,458-3,010-1,952

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelILX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length181.9 in193.1 in
Width70.6 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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 control450Yes
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested359077%
Total Not Requested110023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested149052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested149052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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