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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $23,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,306

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,095 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800 $100,700
Base Invoice $32,962 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315 $94,330
Technology Package 3,700            
Adaptive M Suspension   900 900 900      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
M Sport Design   4,350 4,350 4,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150   150  
Premium Tier         1,150    
Dynamic Damper Control           1,500  
Wood trim             0
Technology Package 3,424            
Adaptive M Suspension   830 830 830      
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
M Sport Design   4,000 4,000 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140   140  
Premium Tier         1,060    
Dynamic Damper Control           1,380  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,700 7,400 7,400 7,400 3,150 1,650 0
Options (change) 3,424 6,810 6,810 6,810 2,900 1,520 0
Destination 920 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $39,715 $65,345 $67,645 $69,145 $62,977 $76,445 $101,695
Total Invoice $37,306 $61,450 $63,590 $64,985 $58,962 $71,830 $95,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,589
Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21
Total Price$39,715$65,345$67,645$69,145$62,977$76,445$101,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,180-7,130-7,130-6,480-7,730-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$60,165$60,515$62,015$56,497$68,715$91,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,668$4,018$5,518$0$12,218$34,818
Total Invoice$37,306$61,450$63,590$64,985$58,962$71,830$95,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,871-6,703-6,701-6,067-7,263-9,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$56,579$56,887$58,284$52,895$64,567$85,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,684$3,992$5,389$0$11,672$32,700

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0  $0
Body kit $0$0$0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900      
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,775$8,955$10,905$10,905$10,255$11,505$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180$7,130$7,130$6,480$7,730$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,871-6,703-6,701-6,067-7,263-9,730

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152018
ModelRDXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in115.5 in
Length183.5 in193.2 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height66.1 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft366.0 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 player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested216586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested102575%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested102575%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested102575%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Dynamic Damper Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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