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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $31,164 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Technology Package 3,300      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Premium Package 2   4,900 4,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Rearview camera       400
Heated front seats       500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Technology Package 3,026      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Premium Package 2   4,460 4,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Rearview camera       365
Heated front seats       455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 3,300 8,625 7,725 1,725
Options (change) 3,026 7,850 7,030 1,570
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $37,955 $54,550 $58,700 $62,800
Total Invoice $34,950 $50,370 $54,195 $58,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,400
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,955$54,550$58,700$62,800
Adjustments for Features-680-700-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$53,850$58,000$62,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$8,950
Total Invoice$34,950$50,370$54,195$58,030
Adjustments for Features-626-646-6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,324$49,724$53,549$58,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,306

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $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 $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100 
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,820$5,820$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$700$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-626-646-6460

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.7 in193.1 in
Width73.6 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested149052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested149052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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