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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: $46,145

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201120112011
ModelRDXRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Advance Package 6,700 6,700      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package 2     4,900 4,900  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350
iPod integration         400
Rearview camera         400
Heated front seats         500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Advance Package 6,347 6,347      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package 2     4,460 4,460  
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545 1,545
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230
iPod integration         365
Rearview camera         365
Heated front seats         455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 12,975 13,425 7,825
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 11,810 12,220 7,125
Destination 1,045 1,045 875 875 875
Total Price $46,145 $58,745 $58,900 $64,400 $68,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,348
Model Year20212021201120112011
ModelRDXRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,145$58,745$58,900$64,400$68,900
Adjustments for Features-1,560-3,2600-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,585$55,485$58,900$63,800$68,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$4,900$10,000

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20212021201120112011
ModelRDXRDX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$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$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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$100   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,350$9,050$5,790$6,390$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$3,260$0$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-250-4100-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20212011
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length186.8 in193.1 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 player0No
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 Requested441572%
Total Not Requested175028%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 player0No
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 Requested441572%
Total Not Requested175028%

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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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