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Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,035 Acura RL | ||||||
| Difference: $4,315 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814 Acura RL | ||||||
| Difference: $5,386 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RL | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,200 | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $62,100 | $66,300 |
| Base Invoice | $42,801 | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $57,810 | $61,675 |
| Advance Package | 7,950 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,300 | |||||
| Advance Package | 7,128 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,185 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 9,155 | 8,055 | 8,055 | 8,055 | 6,155 |
| Options (change) | 7,128 | 8,340 | 7,340 | 7,340 | 7,340 | 5,610 |
| Destination | 885 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $56,035 | $60,350 | $64,900 | $66,400 | $71,150 | $73,450 |
| Total Invoice | $50,814 | $56,200 | $60,395 | $61,775 | $66,145 | $68,280 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,557 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RL | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 260, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $56,035 | $60,350 | $64,900 | $66,400 | $71,150 | $73,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -890 | -890 | -890 | -890 | -2,390 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,035 | $59,460 | $64,010 | $65,510 | $70,260 | $71,060 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $6,050 | $10,800 | $11,600 |
| Total Invoice | $50,814 | $56,200 | $60,395 | $61,775 | $66,145 | $68,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -829 | -828 | -828 | -827 | -2,222 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,814 | $55,371 | $59,567 | $60,947 | $65,318 | $66,058 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,196 | $5,576 | $9,947 | $10,687 |
Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RL | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 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 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,815 | $6,705 | $6,705 | $6,705 | $6,705 | $8,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $890 | $890 | $890 | $890 | $2,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -829 | -828 | -828 | -827 | -2,222 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | RL | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 195.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,100 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2825 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
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