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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $30,646 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Technology Package 3,100 2,350 2,350 2,350
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package 2,843 2,140 2,140 2,140
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 3,100 7,900 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 2,843 7,190 5,280 5,280
Destination 885 925 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $40,025 $46,025 $49,975
Total Invoice $34,374 $37,000 $42,540 $46,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,819
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$36,880$40,025$46,025$49,975
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-450-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$40,025$45,575$49,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$9,325
Total Invoice$34,374$37,000$42,540$46,175
Adjustments for Features-1,1930-416-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,181$37,000$42,124$45,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,124$8,598

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,050$2,770$3,220$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$450$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1930-416-577

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelRDX1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in172.2 in
Width73.6 in68.8 in
Height65.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,209 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested288069%
Total Not Requested130031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested123059%
Total Not Requested85041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested123059%
Total Not Requested85041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%

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