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Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $14,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $13,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $60,200
Base Invoice $44,324 $55,585
Advance Package 12,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Active steering   1,750
Sport Package   2,200
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Premium Package 2   2,400
Cold Weather Package   1,050
Proximity key   1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
App support   250
Advance Package 10,859  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Active steering   1,595
Sport Package   2,000
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Premium Package 2   2,185
Cold Weather Package   955
Proximity key   910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
App support   230
Options (change) 12,000 14,750
Options (change) 10,859 13,445
Destination 895 875
Total Price $61,345 $75,825
Total Invoice $56,078 $69,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,992
Model Year20142011
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$61,345$75,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$73,835
Total Invoice$56,078$69,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$68,070

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,300$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelRLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length196.1 in193.1 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested355062%
Total Not Requested215038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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