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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: $49,500

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $39,863 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Technology Package 3,675      
Entertainment Package 1,900      
Premium Package 2   4,500 4,500  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package   1,050 1,050 1,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration       400
Rearview camera       400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Technology Package 3,363      
Entertainment Package 1,739      
Premium Package 2   4,095 4,095  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package   955 955 955
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration       365
Rearview camera       365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 5,575 11,975 11,075 5,375
Options (change) 5,102 10,895 10,075 4,890
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $49,500 $57,900 $62,050 $66,450
Total Invoice $45,860 $53,415 $57,240 $61,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,956
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,500$57,900$62,050$66,450
Adjustments for Features-2,110-600-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,390$57,300$61,450$66,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,150
Total Invoice$45,860$53,415$57,240$61,350
Adjustments for Features-1,955-554-5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,905$52,861$56,687$61,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,826$8,489

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,875$6,365$6,365$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$600$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-554-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelMDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in193.1 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested111575%
Total Not Requested37525%
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 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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 surfaces900Yes
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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 surfaces900Yes
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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