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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: $52,235

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,407

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelRLZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,200 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $42,801 $42,090 $47,520
Technology Package 4,150    
Premium Sound Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Rear seat pass-through   175 175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Technology Package 3,721    
Premium Sound Package   1,820 1,820
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Rear seat pass-through   160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 4,150 11,070 9,670
Options (change) 3,721 10,075 8,800
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $52,235 $57,645 $62,145
Total Invoice $47,407 $52,990 $57,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,094
Model Year201120092009
ModelRLZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$52,235$57,645$62,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,235$56,025$60,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050
Total Invoice$47,407$52,990$57,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,489-1,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,407$51,501$55,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,741

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120092009
ModelRLZ4Z4
TrimBasesDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,030$9,650$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,489-1,903

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
ModelRLZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.2 in98.3 in
Length195.8 in166.9 in
Width72.7 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested50031%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72589%
Total Not Requested9011%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested262584%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72589%
Total Not Requested9011%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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