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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013201320132013
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $32,962 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Technology Package 3,700          
Navigation system   1,900 1,900      
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
App support   250 250 250   250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000   1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500    
Sport Package       1,800    
Executive Package         4,500  
Wood trim           0
Technology Package 3,424          
Navigation system   1,730 1,730      
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
App support   230 230 230   230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910   910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475    
Sport Package       1,640    
Executive Package         4,095  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,700 6,800 5,700 5,100 6,000 250
Options (change) 3,424 6,190 5,190 4,665 5,460 230
Destination 920 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,715 $55,525 $60,025 $67,425 $69,625 $92,675
Total Invoice $37,306 $51,270 $55,425 $62,260 $64,250 $85,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,367
Model Year201520132013201320132013
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$39,715$55,525$60,025$67,425$69,625$92,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-1,730-1,830-3,080-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$53,795$58,295$65,595$66,545$88,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$11,800$12,750$34,875
Total Invoice$37,306$51,270$55,425$62,260$64,250$85,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-1,597-1,690-2,842-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$49,673$53,828$60,570$61,408$81,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$10,897$11,735$32,247

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201520132013201320132013
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250 
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,405$6,405$6,505$7,755$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$1,730$1,830$3,080$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-1,597-1,690-2,842-3,700

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length183.5 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested072%
Total Not Requested028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested071%
Total Not Requested029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested063%
Total Not Requested037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested046%
Total Not Requested054%

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