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Acura RL vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelRLX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650
Base Invoice $42,801 $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175
Advance Package 7,950          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700  
Rearview camera   400 400 400 400  
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats           500
Cold Weather Package           550
Advance Package 7,128          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium Package   2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645  
Rearview camera   370 370 370 370  
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230 230 230
Cooled or ventilated front seats           460
Cold Weather Package           505
Options (change) 7,950 5,950 5,950 5,950 5,950 3,200
Options (change) 7,128 5,480 5,480 5,480 5,480 2,945
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0
Total Price $56,035 $63,545 $65,845 $67,345 $65,477 $77,845
Total Invoice $50,814 $59,795 $61,930 $63,325 $61,262 $73,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,013
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelRLX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$56,035$63,545$65,845$67,345$65,477$77,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-3,890-3,890-4,740-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$61,605$61,955$63,455$60,737$72,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$868$1,218$2,718$0$11,693
Total Invoice$50,814$59,795$61,930$63,325$61,262$73,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,826-3,659-3,658-4,435-5,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$57,969$58,271$59,667$56,827$68,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$1,444$2,840$0$11,202

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X5

Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelRLX5X5X5X5X5
TrimBasesDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $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
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
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     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0 
9 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$7,140$9,080$11,030$11,030$11,880$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940$3,890$3,890$4,740$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,826-3,659-3,658-4,435-5,086

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112017
ModelRLX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in115.5 in
Length195.8 in193.2 in
Width72.7 in76.3 in
Height57.2 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.866.0 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 alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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