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Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,195 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $30,505 $27,230 $33,160
Technology Package 3,500    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Technology Package 3,210    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Options (change) 3,500 8,270 7,070
Options (change) 3,210 7,520 6,430
Destination 715 825 825
Total Price $37,410 $38,495 $43,745
Total Invoice $34,430 $35,575 $40,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,095
Model Year200820092009
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,410$38,495$43,745
Adjustments for Features-3,2050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$38,495$43,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000
Total Invoice$34,430$35,575$40,415
Adjustments for Features-2,9500-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,480$35,575$40,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,609

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200820092009
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,225$3,020$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9500-231

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelRDX1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in171.7 in
Width73.6 in68.8 in
Height65.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested188056%
Total Not Requested150044%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested188061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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