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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: $18,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,895 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $30,646 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Technology Package 3,100 2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Technology Package 2,843 2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,100 5,500 4,250 4,250
Options (change) 2,843 5,010 3,870 3,870
Destination 885 925 925 925
Total Price $36,880 $55,375 $62,125 $70,975
Total Invoice $34,374 $51,150 $57,370 $65,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,827
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,880$55,375$62,125$70,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-4,925-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$51,100$57,200$64,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100$12,950
Total Invoice$34,374$51,150$57,370$65,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,949-4,548-6,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$47,201$52,822$59,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,621$11,917

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$10,200$10,850$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$4,925$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,949-4,548-6,392

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122014
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.3,264 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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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