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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $36,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $34,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $90,200
Base Invoice $42,801 $83,165
Advance Package 7,950  
Wood trim   0
Advance Package 7,128  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,950 0
Options (change) 7,128 0
Destination 885 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $56,035 $92,425
Total Invoice $50,814 $85,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,823
Model Year20112013
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$56,035$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$91,610
Total Invoice$50,814$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$84,637

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBaseM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-753

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelRL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length195.8 in193.1 in
Width72.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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