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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: $4,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelRLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,280 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $41,560 $45,715 $53,075 $61,215
Technology Package 3,620 2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Wood trim   0 0 0
Cargo net   60 60 60
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Technology Package 3,245 2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
Cargo net   53 53 53
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,620 5,560 4,310 4,310
Options (change) 3,245 5,063 3,923 3,923
Destination 715 995 995 995
Total Price $50,615 $55,505 $62,255 $71,105
Total Invoice $45,520 $51,773 $57,993 $66,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,262
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelRLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,615$55,505$62,255$71,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,135-4,035-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$53,370$58,220$66,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850$12,950
Total Invoice$45,520$51,773$57,993$66,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,991-3,759-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$49,782$54,234$61,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,452$11,901

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelRLZ4Z4Z4
TrimBasesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$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 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
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 
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,990$10,125$12,025$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135$4,035$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,991-3,759-4,450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082015
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.3,264 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 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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