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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: $47,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelRDXRDX5-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $56,450
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500   2,300
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,400
Premium Package     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Heated front seats     500
Temporary spare tire     150
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421   2,140
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,290
Premium Package     1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Heated front seats     455
Temporary spare tire     140
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 10,500
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 9,685
Destination 1,045 1,045 995
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $67,945

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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: $16,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,094
Model Year202120212017
ModelRDXRDX5-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT10T10T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,645$58,745$67,945
Adjustments for Features00-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$58,745$64,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year202120212017
ModelRDXRDX5-Series
TrimBasePMC Edition540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side collision intervention  $200
Tires, run-flat  $150
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$7,675$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,374

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20212017
ModelRDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in117.1 in
Length186.8 in194.6 in
Width74.8 in73.5 in
Height65.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft318.7 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 mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 sound250No
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested504082%
Total Not Requested112518%

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 mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 sound250No
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested504082%
Total Not Requested112518%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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