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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: $67,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $63,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $102,600
Base Invoice $30,505 $96,100
Technology Package 3,500  
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Technology Package 3,210  
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,500 0
Options (change) 3,210 0
Destination 715 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $37,410 $104,595
Total Invoice $34,430 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,651
Model Year20082018
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4600hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18275/40-19
Total Price$37,410$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$96,050
Total Invoice$34,430$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-8,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$90,081

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,014

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082018
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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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