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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: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $7,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $56,450
Base Invoice $44,324 $53,180
Advance Package 12,000  
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,950
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Active steering   1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Advance Package 10,859  
Cold Weather Package   735
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,795
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Active steering   1,060
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 12,000 10,075
Options (change) 10,859 9,275
Destination 895 995
Total Price $61,345 $67,520
Total Invoice $56,078 $63,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,861
Model Year20142017
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimBase540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$61,345$67,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,345$61,655
Total Invoice$56,078$63,450
Adjustments for Features0-5,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,078$57,939

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142017
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimBase540i
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Side collision intervention $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,511

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142017
ModelRLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.1 in
Length196.1 in194.6 in
Width74.4 in73.5 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.7 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 mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested427575%
Total Not Requested142525%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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