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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: $48,945

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,220

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $2,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRL4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $44,098 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Technology Package 4,150      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   950
Luxury Package     1,450  
Sunroof       0
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 3,756      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335   875
Luxury Package     1,335  
Sunroof       0
Obstacle detection, rear       690
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,150 4,650 4,350 2,600
Options (change) 3,756 4,275 4,000 2,390
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $53,245 $48,945 $55,045 $71,295
Total Invoice $48,749 $46,220 $51,895 $67,025

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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: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,477
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRL4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
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$53,245$48,945$55,045$71,295
Adjustments for Features-160-100-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,085$48,845$54,670$71,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825$22,450
Total Invoice$48,749$46,220$51,895$67,025
Adjustments for Features-146-94-3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,603$46,126$51,541$67,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,415$20,899

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRL4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimBase430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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
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$150$150
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
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
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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$7,040$6,980$7,255$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$100$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-146-94-3540

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

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
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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