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Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRL2-Series
TrimBaseM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,300 $43,100
Base Invoice $43,912 $40,330
Technology Package   2,150
Premium Package   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
AWD   1,800
Technology Package   1,955
Premium Package   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
AWD   1,660
Options (change) 0 7,150
Options (change) 0 6,525
Destination 615 995
Total Price $49,915 $51,245
Total Invoice $44,527 $47,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series M235i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,512
Model Year20062015
ModelRL2-Series
TrimBaseM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6320hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,915$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$49,305
Total Invoice$44,527$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$46,039

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelRL2-Series
TrimBaseM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelRL2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in105.9 in
Length193.6 in174.7 in
Width72.2 in69.8 in
Height57.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested148066%
Total Not Requested77534%

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