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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: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900
Base Invoice $44,098 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970
Advance Package 7,950          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
M Sport Line   3,150        
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500        
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 7,194          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
M Sport Line   2,865        
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475        
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 12,805 8,055 8,055 8,055 6,155
Options (change) 7,194 11,680 7,340 7,340 7,340 5,610
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $63,230 $64,080 $65,580 $70,380 $70,980
Total Invoice $52,187 $58,325 $59,135 $60,515 $64,935 $65,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,317
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,045$63,230$64,080$65,580$70,380$70,980
Adjustments for Features0-890-565-565-565-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$62,340$63,515$65,015$69,815$69,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175$2,675$7,475$7,575
Total Invoice$52,187$58,325$59,135$60,515$64,935$65,505
Adjustments for Features0-821-521-521-521-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$57,504$58,614$59,994$64,414$64,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110$2,490$6,910$7,018

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelRL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75     
Infotainment 
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
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $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     
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
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
Fog lights$125$125    
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$7,180$6,855$6,855$6,855$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$565$565$565$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-521-521-521-983

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelRL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length195.8 in193.4 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 in35.3 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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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