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

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Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,650

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,176

Acura MDX   
Difference: $10,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $37,252 $48,295 $53,180
Sport Package 6,150    
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Premium Package   2,300  
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Power trunk closer     500
Rearview camera     400
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Sport Package 5,577    
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Premium Package   2,115  
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Power trunk closer     460
Rearview camera     370
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Options (change) 7,900 7,150 5,500
Options (change) 7,164 6,580 5,060
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $49,650 $59,345 $62,945
Total Invoice $45,176 $55,870 $59,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,989
Model Year200920172017
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,650$59,345$62,945
Adjustments for Features-970-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,680$58,720$62,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,225
Total Invoice$45,176$55,870$59,235
Adjustments for Features-883-5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,293$55,282$59,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,953

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920172017
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,425$9,080$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-883-5880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
ModelMDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in117.1 in
Length190.7 in194.6 in
Width78.5 in73.5 in
Height68.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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