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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: $25,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $23,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelILX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $26,701 $48,295 $53,180
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Lighting Package   1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450  
Multicontour seats   750  
Premium Package     1,950
Dynamic Handling Package     3,500
Technology Plus Package 4,737    
Lighting Package   965  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   600  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255  
Multicontour seats   690  
Premium Package     1,795
Dynamic Handling Package     3,220
Options (change) 5,000 7,100 6,650
Options (change) 4,737 6,530 6,115
Destination 965 995 995
Total Price $34,065 $59,295 $64,095
Total Invoice $32,403 $55,820 $60,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,885
Model Year201820172017
ModelILX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,065$59,295$64,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$56,605$60,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,775
Total Invoice$32,403$55,820$60,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,532-3,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$53,288$56,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,508

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820172017
ModelILX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$7,665$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532-3,494

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Total Requested229049%
Total Not Requested240051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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