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Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $43,912 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Premium Sound Package   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Premium Sound Package   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525  
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 0 9,070 8,070 7,070 2,395
Options (change) 0 8,260 7,350 6,440 2,180
Destination 615 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $49,915 $52,265 $55,565 $65,165 $87,290
Total Invoice $44,527 $47,810 $50,815 $59,550 $79,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,727
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10420, 13420, 13420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$49,915$52,265$55,565$65,165$87,290
Adjustments for Features-2,74000-400-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,175$52,265$55,565$64,765$84,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,500$32,410
Total Invoice$44,527$47,810$50,815$59,550$79,945
Adjustments for Features-2,44400-366-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,083$47,810$50,815$59,184$77,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$11,374$29,740

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0 
Headlight washers    $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,740$2,000$2,000$2,400$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0$0$400$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,44400-366-2,395

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelRL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length193.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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