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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $33,995 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Advance Package 6,700      
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning   700 700 700
Rearview camera   400 400  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
App support   250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Executive Package       4,500
Luxury Seating Package       1,300
Advance Package 6,347      
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Lane departure warning   635 635 635
Rearview camera   365 365  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
App support   230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Executive Package       4,095
Luxury Seating Package       1,185
Options (change) 6,700 12,200 11,100 10,400
Options (change) 6,347 11,105 10,105 9,465
Destination 975 925 925 925
Total Price $43,475 $60,925 $65,425 $74,025
Total Invoice $41,317 $56,185 $60,340 $68,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,808
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,475$60,925$65,425$74,025
Adjustments for Features0-65-65-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$60,860$65,360$73,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$12,700
Total Invoice$41,317$56,185$60,340$68,255
Adjustments for Features0-60-60-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$56,125$60,280$67,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$11,701

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,740$6,740$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$65$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60-60-429

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length184.4 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested471576%
Total Not Requested145024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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