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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: $42,625

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $14,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,370

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $12,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRL2-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $44,098 $29,710 $39,830
Advance Package 7,950    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   500 0
Sunroof     0
Advance Package 7,194    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   455 0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 7,950 9,600 6,450
Options (change) 7,194 8,735 5,870
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $42,625 $50,475
Total Invoice $52,187 $39,370 $46,625

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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: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,115
Model Year201220142014
ModelRL2-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$57,045$42,625$50,475
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,185$42,625$49,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,075
Total Invoice$52,187$39,370$46,625
Adjustments for Features-1,7020-716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,485$39,370$45,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,539

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201220142014
ModelRL2-Series2-Series
TrimBase228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
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
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
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 
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$7,390$5,530$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7020-716

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelRL2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in105.9 in
Length195.8 in174.5 in
Width72.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested338082%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested168070%
Total Not Requested72530%

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