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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250
Base Invoice $32,245 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450
Technology Package 3,700          
Convenience Package   3,500 3,500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350 350
App support   250 250 250 250 250
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150 150
Premium Package       3,500 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package           1,900
Proximity key           1,000
Wood trim           0
Technology Package 3,424          
Convenience Package   3,185 3,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320 320
App support   230 230 230 230 230
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135 135
Premium Package       3,185 1,685  
Driver Assistance Package           1,730
Proximity key           910
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,700 4,250 4,250 4,250 2,600 3,650
Options (change) 3,424 3,870 3,870 3,870 2,370 3,325
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $38,915 $60,345 $62,845 $61,845 $67,695 $91,795
Total Invoice $36,564 $55,730 $58,030 $57,110 $62,510 $84,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,082
Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$38,915$60,345$62,845$61,845$67,695$91,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,505-5,605-5,305-5,505-7,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$54,840$57,240$56,540$62,190$84,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$1,700$7,350$29,735
Total Invoice$36,564$55,730$58,030$57,110$62,510$84,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,084-5,176-4,899-5,083-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$50,646$52,854$52,211$57,427$78,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$1,565$6,781$27,364

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasexDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250 
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$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 headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers     $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$9,405$9,505$9,205$9,405$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505$5,605$5,305$5,505$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,084-5,176-4,899-5,083-6,660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132012
ModelRDXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in115.5 in
Length183.5 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height66.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.121.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft361.8 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 player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested216586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested109055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested109055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested109055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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