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Acura RDX vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $30,646 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Technology Package 3,100 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium Package   3,400 3,400 2,200  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850 1,850 2,000  
iPod integration   400 400    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Sound Package         1,400
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 2,843 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package   3,095 3,095 2,000  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685 1,685 1,820  
iPod integration   365 365    
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Sound Package         1,275
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,100 9,450 9,450 8,000 1,900
Options (change) 2,843 8,605 8,605 7,280 1,730
Destination 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $36,880 $57,925 $59,825 $65,175 $88,275
Total Invoice $34,374 $53,450 $55,055 $60,130 $81,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,490
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16825, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$36,880$57,925$59,825$65,175$88,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,970-4,970-4,970-7,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$52,955$54,855$60,205$81,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,250$28,075
Total Invoice$34,374$53,450$55,055$60,130$81,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,586-4,574-4,585-6,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$48,864$50,481$55,545$74,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,617$6,681$25,897

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75    
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$9,020$9,020$9,020$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970$4,970$4,970$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,586-4,574-4,585-6,684

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122010
ModelRDXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in115.5 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in76.1 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,917 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.821.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft361.8 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 information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested114040%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested114040%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested104065%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 825W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%

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