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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: $43,095

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $5,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelRL2-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $41,560 $30,900 $41,300
Technology Package 3,620 1,950 1,950
Premium Package   2,950  
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
225/40VR18   600  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   350 0
Sunroof     0
Technology Package 3,245 1,775 1,775
Premium Package   2,685  
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
225/40VR18   545  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   320 0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 3,620 9,250 4,450
Options (change) 3,245 8,420 4,050
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $50,615 $43,095 $49,595
Total Invoice $45,520 $40,315 $46,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,656
Model Year200820162016
ModelRL2-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,615$43,095$49,595
Adjustments for Features-6100-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,005$43,095$49,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$45,520$40,315$46,345
Adjustments for Features-5490-374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,971$40,315$45,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,656

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200820162016
ModelRL2-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,930$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5490-374

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,301 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
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 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested233073%
Total Not Requested87527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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