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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: $45,395

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $11,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,870

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $9,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRL2-Series
TrimBase230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $34,800
Base Invoice $44,098 $33,045
Advance Package 7,950  
Luxury Design   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Convenience Tier   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-linked headlights   800
Premium Tier   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Advance Package 7,194  
Luxury Design   320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Convenience Tier   2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Steering-linked headlights   735
Premium Tier   2,070
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 7,950 9,600
Options (change) 7,194 8,830
Destination 895 995
Total Price $57,045 $45,395
Total Invoice $52,187 $42,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 230i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,733
Model Year20122018
ModelRL2-Series
TrimBase230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$57,045$45,395
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$44,955
Total Invoice$52,187$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$42,454

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelRL2-Series
TrimBase230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelRL2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in105.9 in
Length195.8 in174.7 in
Width72.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,412 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested168072%
Total Not Requested65028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested49035%

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