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Acura RL vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelRLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,280 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $41,560 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Technology Package 3,620      
Premium Package   3,900 2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Wood trim   500    
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Rear seat pass-through   195 195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package 3,245      
Premium Package   3,550 2,275 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Wood trim   455    
Proximity key   455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Rear seat pass-through   175 175 175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 3,620 9,195 7,295 7,295
Options (change) 3,245 8,365 6,635 6,635
Destination 715 875 875 875
Total Price $50,615 $56,570 $60,570 $69,720
Total Invoice $45,520 $52,220 $55,920 $64,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,951
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelRLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,615$56,570$60,570$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-2,045-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$54,675$58,525$65,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,950
Total Invoice$45,520$52,220$55,920$64,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,749-1,888-3,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$50,471$54,032$60,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,561$10,085

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelRLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,005$9,900$10,050$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$2,045$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,749-1,888-3,779

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
ModelRLZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in98.3 in
Length193.6 in166.9 in
Width72.2 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested92543%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested92543%

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