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Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,875

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,040

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelRL1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,780 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $40,795 $27,295 $33,640
Technology Package 3,620    
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500  
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package     600
Technology Package 3,221    
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455  
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Cold Weather Package     545
Options (change) 3,620 7,550 6,050
Options (change) 3,221 6,870 5,505
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $50,070 $37,875 $43,275
Total Invoice $44,686 $35,040 $40,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,915
Model Year200720112011
ModelRL1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$50,070$37,875$43,275
Adjustments for Features-3,0600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,010$37,875$42,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$44,686$35,040$40,020
Adjustments for Features-2,7310-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,955$35,040$39,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,656

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200720112011
ModelRL1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,965$2,905$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7310-324

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072011
ModelRL1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length193.6 in171.7 in
Width72.2 in68.8 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested238069%
Total Not Requested107531%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested118052%
Total Not Requested107548%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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