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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: $40,405

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelRL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Technology Package 4,150 2,350 2,350 2,350
Premium Package   3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380 380
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Technology Package 3,756 2,140 2,140 2,140
Premium Package   3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345 345
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 4,150 8,280 6,180 6,180
Options (change) 3,756 7,535 5,625 5,625
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $53,245 $40,405 $46,405 $50,355
Total Invoice $48,749 $37,345 $42,885 $46,520

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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: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,939
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelRL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$53,245$40,405$46,405$50,355
Adjustments for Features-3,7850-450-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,460$40,405$45,955$49,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$9,325
Total Invoice$48,749$37,345$42,885$46,520
Adjustments for Features-3,4650-416-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,284$37,345$42,469$45,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,124$8,598

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelRL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$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$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,865$3,080$3,530$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0$450$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4650-416-577

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelRL1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.7 in
Length195.8 in172.2 in
Width72.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,209 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested343082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%

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