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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $41,560 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
CMBS and Pax 3,800      
Technology Package 3,620      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
CMBS and Pax 3,407      
Technology Package 3,245      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 7,420 8,525 7,425 3,475
Options (change) 6,652 7,760 6,760 3,165
Destination 715 925 925 925
Total Price $54,415 $57,250 $61,750 $67,100
Total Invoice $48,927 $52,840 $56,995 $61,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$54,415$57,250$61,750$67,100
Adjustments for Features-85-150-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,330$57,100$61,600$67,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$10,000
Total Invoice$48,927$52,840$56,995$61,955
Adjustments for Features-76-138-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,851$52,702$56,857$61,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$9,253

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,155$6,155$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$150$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-76-138-1380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelRL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length193.6 in193.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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