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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $12,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $12,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $60,200
Base Invoice $44,098 $55,585
Advance Package 7,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Premium Package 2   2,800
AWD   2,300
Proximity key   1,000
Advance Package 7,194  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Premium Package 2   2,550
AWD   2,115
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 7,950 8,500
Options (change) 7,194 7,760
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,045 $69,575
Total Invoice $52,187 $64,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,235
Model Year20122011
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,045$69,575
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$68,710
Total Invoice$52,187$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$63,422

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelRL5-Series
TrimBase550i
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-798

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,099 lb.4,519 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 control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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