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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: $20,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $30,646 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Technology Package 3,100            
M Sport Line   3,150          
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Technology Package 2,843            
M Sport Line   2,865          
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,100 6,800 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 2,843 6,185 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 885 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,880 $57,225 $57,075 $58,575 $63,375 $65,325 $95,125
Total Invoice $34,374 $52,830 $52,750 $54,130 $58,550 $60,350 $87,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,383
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$36,880$57,225$57,075$58,575$63,375$65,325$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,245-1,170-1,170-1,170-2,720-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$54,980$55,905$57,405$62,205$62,605$90,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925$2,425$7,225$7,625$35,325
Total Invoice$34,374$52,830$52,750$54,130$58,550$60,350$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,073-1,081-1,081-1,081-2,513-4,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$50,757$51,669$53,049$57,469$57,837$83,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912$2,292$6,712$7,080$32,665

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
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 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $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 
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
Rearview camera$200    $200$200
Temporary spare tire$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
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit $0    $0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
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
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
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $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
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
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     
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,125$6,370$5,295$5,295$5,295$6,845$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245$1,170$1,170$1,170$2,720$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,073-1,081-1,081-1,081-2,513-4,453

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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