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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: $18,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $30,505 $48,295 $53,180
Technology Package 3,500    
Premium Package   2,300  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Technology Package 3,210    
Premium Package   2,115  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 3,500 3,650 1,350
Options (change) 3,210 3,355 1,240
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $55,845 $58,795
Total Invoice $34,430 $52,645 $55,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,641
Model Year200820172017
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,410$55,845$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$54,175$58,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$34,430$52,645$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,574-561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$51,071$54,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,783

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820172017
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $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  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,475$8,145$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574-561

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length180.7 in194.6 in
Width73.6 in73.5 in
Height65.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

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