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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: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,670 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $33,872 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Advance Package 6,650      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
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
Advance Package 6,300      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
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) 6,650 8,350 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 6,300 7,605 5,600 5,600
Destination 975 895 895 895
Total Price $43,295 $57,895 $62,195 $71,245
Total Invoice $41,147 $53,440 $57,415 $65,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,963
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRDXZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine279hp 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$43,295$57,895$62,195$71,245
Adjustments for Features-7050-450-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,590$57,895$61,745$68,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$41,147$53,440$57,415$65,740
Adjustments for Features-6700-415-2,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,477$53,440$57,000$63,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,560$9,993

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2017201220122012
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   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
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
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
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   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights$1000   
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,240$9,535$9,985$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0$450$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-6700-415-2,307

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelRDXZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in98.3 in
Length184.4 in166.9 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

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 mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested284046%
Total Not Requested332554%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested267595%
Total Not Requested1505%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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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