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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: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimAdvance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $51,284 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Entertainment Package 2,000          
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700 700  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Parking Assistance Package           700
Luxury Seating Package           1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Entertainment Package 1,874          
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645 645  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Parking Assistance Package           645
Luxury Seating Package           1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery           920
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,000 13,840 13,840 12,090 12,090 9,300
Options (change) 1,874 12,730 12,730 11,120 11,120 8,555
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $57,645 $67,235 $62,567 $70,785 $75,085 $83,695
Total Invoice $54,153 $63,135 $58,467 $66,455 $70,455 $78,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,856
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimAdvance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,645$67,235$62,567$70,785$75,085$83,695
Adjustments for Features0-565-490-565-2,515-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,645$66,670$62,077$70,220$72,570$79,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,143$10,493$17,903
Total Invoice$54,153$63,135$58,467$66,455$70,455$78,490
Adjustments for Features0-531-458-530-2,360-3,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,153$62,604$58,009$65,925$68,095$75,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,595$0$7,916$10,086$16,997

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimAdvance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Display key$50     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200     
Android Auto support$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HDMI port$25     
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 passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$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 color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power release, second row seats$50     
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,450$10,015$9,940$10,015$11,965$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$490$565$2,515$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531-458-530-2,360-3,484

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in117.1 in
Length196.2 in194.6 in
Width77.2 in73.5 in
Height67.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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