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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: $37,875

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120112011
ModelRDXRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $29,450 $36,350
Technology Package 3,700 3,700    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Technology Package 3,505 3,505    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 7,550 5,950
Options (change) 3,505 3,505 6,870 5,415
Destination 1,045 1,045 875 875
Total Price $43,145 $55,745 $37,875 $43,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,881
Model Year2021202120112011
ModelRDXRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine272hp I4272hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT10T10M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$43,145$55,745$37,875$43,175
Adjustments for Features-3,085-4,7850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,060$50,960$37,875$43,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$5,150

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2021202120112011
ModelRDXRDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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 air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$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
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,950$3,165$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$4,785$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-325-3910-139

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20212011
ModelRDX1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length186.8 in171.7 in
Width74.8 in68.8 in
Height65.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested206569%
Total Not Requested92531%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested206569%
Total Not Requested92531%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested263076%
Total Not Requested82524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested173077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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