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Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,145

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,325

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRL4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,300 $43,300 $49,700
Base Invoice $43,912 $40,950 $46,900
Technology Package 3,800    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Luxury Package     1,450
Technology Package 3,381    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Premium Package   2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335  
Luxury Package     1,335
Options (change) 3,800 5,850 5,550
Options (change) 3,381 5,380 5,105
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $53,715 $50,145 $56,245
Total Invoice $47,908 $47,325 $53,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 430i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,140
Model Year200620182018
ModelRL4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,715$50,145$56,245
Adjustments for Features0-590-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$49,555$55,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825
Total Invoice$47,908$47,325$53,000
Adjustments for Features0-557-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$46,768$52,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,417

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200620182018
ModelRL4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440i
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
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
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,180$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-815

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelRL4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in182.6 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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