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Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelRDXZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,895 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $30,646 $42,090 $47,520
Technology Package 3,100    
Premium Sound Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Technology Package 2,843    
Premium Sound Package   1,820 1,820
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 3,100 9,645 8,245
Options (change) 2,843 8,775 7,500
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $36,880 $56,220 $60,720
Total Invoice $34,374 $51,690 $55,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,029
Model Year201220092009
ModelRDXZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,880$56,220$60,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$52,645$56,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050
Total Invoice$34,374$51,690$55,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,287-3,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$48,403$52,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220092009
ModelRDXZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,725$9,300$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,287-3,702

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length180.7 in166.9 in
Width73.6 in70.5 in
Height65.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft310.9 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 Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72589%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested252581%
Total Not Requested60019%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72589%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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