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Acura RDX vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDX4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,895 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $30,646 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Technology Package 3,100      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   950
Luxury Package     1,450  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 2,843      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335   875
Luxury Package     1,335  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,100 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,843 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 885 995 995 995
Total Price $36,880 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $34,374 $45,900 $51,575 $66,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,193
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDX4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$36,880$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-2,745-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$46,125$51,950$68,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825$22,100
Total Invoice$34,374$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,333-2,588-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$43,567$48,987$64,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,420$20,595

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDX4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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 air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
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
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,870$7,145$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,470$2,745$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,333-2,588-1,853

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelRDX4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in182.6 in
Width73.6 in71.9 in
Height65.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.7 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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45070%
Total Not Requested-45030%

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