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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: $48,845

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,120

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRL4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,830 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $42,470 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Technology Package 3,620      
Navigation system   1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 0
Executive Package       3,600
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 3,245      
Navigation system   1,795 1,795  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 0
Executive Package       3,310
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,620 5,700 4,950 4,650
Options (change) 3,245 5,245 4,555 4,275
Destination 810 995 995 995
Total Price $51,260 $48,845 $54,445 $71,845
Total Invoice $46,525 $46,120 $51,335 $67,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 430i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRL4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$51,260$48,845$54,445$71,845
Adjustments for Features-5600-250-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,700$48,845$54,195$70,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350$21,775
Total Invoice$46,525$46,120$51,335$67,515
Adjustments for Features-5080-236-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,017$46,120$51,099$66,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,979$20,244

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRL4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,905$6,155$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$250$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5080-236-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102017
ModelRL4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in182.6 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,084 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Navigation system
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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