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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: $39,745

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,715

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelRL1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,200 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $42,801 $27,230 $33,160
Technology Package 4,150    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500  
iPod integration   400 400
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Cold Weather Package     600
Technology Package 3,721    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455  
iPod integration   365 365
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Cold Weather Package     545
Options (change) 4,150 9,520 8,420
Options (change) 3,721 8,660 7,660
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $52,235 $39,745 $45,095
Total Invoice $47,407 $36,715 $41,645

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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: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,325
Model Year201120092009
ModelRL1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$52,235$39,745$45,095
Adjustments for Features-3,7100-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,525$39,745$44,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900
Total Invoice$47,407$36,715$41,645
Adjustments for Features-3,3670-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,040$36,715$41,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,514

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120092009
ModelRL1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
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 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,865$3,155$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3670-416

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelRL1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length195.8 in171.7 in
Width72.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested50031%

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?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested238070%
Total Not Requested100030%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested238077%
Total Not Requested70023%
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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