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Acura RL vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $89,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $83,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLi8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $140,700
Base Invoice $41,560 $130,125
Technology Package 3,620  
Giga World   2,000
Technology Package 3,245  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 3,620 2,000
Options (change) 3,245 1,820
Destination 715 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $50,615 $139,902
Total Invoice $45,520 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,079
Model Year20082016
ModelRLi8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$50,615$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$137,142
Total Invoice$45,520$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-2,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$126,599

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082016
ModelRLi8
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,005$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,548

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082016
ModelRLi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length193.6 in184.9 in
Width72.2 in76.5 in
Height57.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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