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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: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $42,801 $53,180
Advance Package 7,950  
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Rearview camera   400
AWD   2,300
Advance Package 7,128  
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Rearview camera   370
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 7,950 5,875
Options (change) 7,128 5,425
Destination 885 995
Total Price $56,035 $63,320
Total Invoice $50,814 $59,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,336
Model Year20112017
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$56,035$63,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$61,780
Total Invoice$50,814$59,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$58,150

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelRL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.1 in
Length195.8 in194.6 in
Width72.7 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.7 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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