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Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBase530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,195 $51,400
Base Invoice $30,505 $46,955
Technology Package 3,500  
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Navigation system   1,800
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Technology Package 3,210  
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Navigation system   1,640
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 3,500 6,145
Options (change) 3,210 5,595
Destination 715 695
Total Price $37,410 $58,240
Total Invoice $34,430 $53,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,696
Model Year20082006
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBase530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4255hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,410$58,240
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$58,110
Total Invoice$34,430$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$53,126

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBase530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,350$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in113.6 in
Length180.7 in191.2 in
Width73.6 in72.7 in
Height65.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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