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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: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $30,646 $28,885 $36,335
Technology Package 3,100    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Technology Package 2,843    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 3,100 8,500 5,950
Options (change) 2,843 7,735 5,415
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $36,880 $40,595 $46,145
Total Invoice $34,374 $37,515 $42,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,334
Model Year201220122012
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,880$40,595$46,145
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$40,595$45,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,400
Total Invoice$34,374$37,515$42,645
Adjustments for Features-1,1930-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,181$37,515$42,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220122012
ModelRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,050$2,770$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1930-139

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested288072%
Total Not Requested110028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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