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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $39,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $37,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $83,900
Base Invoice $41,560 $77,370
Technology Package 3,620  
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Wood trim   0
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Technology Package 3,245  
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Wood trim   0
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 3,620 2,170
Options (change) 3,245 1,975
Destination 715 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $50,615 $89,895
Total Invoice $45,520 $83,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,372
Model Year20082008
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$50,615$89,895
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$89,595
Total Invoice$45,520$83,170
Adjustments for Features0-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$82,892

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008
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.3,506 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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