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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,520 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $32,430 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Technology Package 3,700      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
App support   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package 3,424      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Proximity key   455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455
App support   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 3,700 7,600 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 3,424 6,920 4,915 4,915
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $39,115 $57,145 $61,445 $70,495
Total Invoice $36,749 $52,755 $56,730 $65,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,135
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,115$57,145$61,445$70,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-3,560-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$54,035$57,885$64,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$36,749$52,755$56,730$65,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,871-3,287-5,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$49,884$53,443$59,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$9,994

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
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
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$9,110$9,560$11,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$3,560$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,871-3,287-5,177

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in98.3 in
Length183.5 in166.9 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height66.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.9 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 liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested154061%
Total Not Requested97539%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 mirror150Yes
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 Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

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