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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: $66,900

Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,135

Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD   
Difference: $5,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $60,950
Base Invoice $55,626 $56,255
Advance Package 6,000  
Cold Weather Package   1,050
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Luxury Seating Package   1,900
Multicontour seats   1,300
Premium Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300
Around view cameras   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Advance Package 5,559  
Cold Weather Package   955
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Luxury Seating Package   1,730
Multicontour seats   1,185
Premium Package   2,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185
Around view cameras   730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,000 11,150
Options (change) 5,559 10,160
Destination 950 895
Total Price $66,900 $72,995
Total Invoice $62,135 $67,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,622
Model Year20172012
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$66,900$72,995
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,265$72,995
Total Invoice$62,135$67,310
Adjustments for Features-2,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,688$67,310

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelRLX5-Series
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Eco accelerator$100 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,800$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,312 lb.4,365 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 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested650100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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