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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: $14,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $30,646 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Technology Package 3,100            
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Technology Package 2,843            
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 3,100 2,650 2,500 1,200 1,200 650 0
Options (change) 2,843 2,435 2,295 1,100 1,100 595 0
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,880 $56,045 $51,227 $59,895 $64,195 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $34,374 $52,840 $48,032 $56,435 $60,435 $70,530 $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: $12,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,576
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$36,880$56,045$51,227$59,895$64,195$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-2,220-2,445-4,395-8,345-10,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$53,600$49,007$57,450$59,800$66,700$94,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,693$45,393
Total Invoice$34,374$52,840$48,032$56,435$60,435$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,082-2,304-4,138-7,843-9,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$50,535$45,950$54,131$56,297$62,687$88,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,585$0$8,181$10,347$16,737$42,584

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler$200    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system      $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$6,745$6,520$6,745$8,695$12,645$14,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445$2,220$2,445$4,395$8,345$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,305-2,082-2,304-4,138-7,843-9,561

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,744 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
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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