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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $55,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $51,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $90,200
Base Invoice $30,646 $83,165
Technology Package 3,100  
Wood trim   0
Technology Package 2,843  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,100 0
Options (change) 2,843 0
Destination 885 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $36,880 $92,425
Total Invoice $34,374 $85,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,748
Model Year20112013
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4560hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18265/40-19
Total Price$36,880$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$87,805
Total Invoice$34,374$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$81,122

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelRDX5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,268

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,744 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
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%

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