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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: $58,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,565

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelRLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $44,324 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Advance Package 12,000      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Premium Package   2,400 2,200  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700  
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Advance Package 10,859      
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Premium Package   2,185 2,000  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635  
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Proximity key   910 910 910
Lane departure warning   455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 12,000 12,720 11,720 8,820
Options (change) 10,859 11,530 10,615 7,980
Destination 920 825 825 825
Total Price $61,370 $58,145 $62,345 $68,445
Total Invoice $56,103 $53,565 $57,435 $63,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelRLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$61,370$58,145$62,345$68,445
Adjustments for Features-4,615000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,755$58,145$62,345$68,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,300
Total Invoice$56,103$53,565$57,435$63,080
Adjustments for Features-4,219000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,884$53,565$57,435$63,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,870$9,515

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015200820082008
ModelRLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,865$2,250$2,250$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,219000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelRLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length196.1 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.0 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested362563%
Total Not Requested217537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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