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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $24,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $22,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,670 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800
Base Invoice $33,872 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315
Advance Package 6,650          
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
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
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Tier         1,150 1,600
Dynamic Damper Control           1,500
Advance Package 6,300          
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
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
LED headlights   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium Tier         1,060 1,470
Dynamic Damper Control           1,380
Options (change) 6,650 12,200 12,200 12,200 7,950 6,350
Options (change) 6,300 11,230 11,230 11,230 7,320 5,845
Destination 975 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0
Total Price $43,295 $70,145 $72,445 $73,945 $67,777 $81,145
Total Invoice $41,147 $65,870 $68,010 $69,405 $63,382 $76,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,358
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$43,295$70,145$72,445$73,945$67,777$81,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-5,865-5,865-5,215-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$66,230$66,580$68,080$62,562$73,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,668$4,018$5,518$0$11,418
Total Invoice$41,147$65,870$68,010$69,405$63,382$76,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,676-5,506-5,505-4,877-6,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,147$62,194$62,504$63,900$58,505$69,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,689$3,999$5,395$0$10,926

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelRDXX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr 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
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system     $500
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Lane keeping assist$400     
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0 
9 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0  
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350     
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$9,290$11,240$11,240$10,590$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$5,865$5,865$5,215$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,676-5,506-5,505-4,877-6,724

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172018
ModelRDXX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in115.5 in
Length184.4 in193.2 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height65.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested479078%
Total Not Requested137522%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%
Dynamic Damper Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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