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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: $61,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,039

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $5,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201920192019
ModelRLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimP-AWS530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450
Base Invoice $50,530 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920
Advance Package 6,000      
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,950   3,600
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050  
Heated second row seats   350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Active steering     1,150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700  
Luxury Seating Package       1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000
Heated front seats       500
Wood trim       0
Advance Package 5,559      
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 525
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Dynamic Handling Package   1,795   3,310
Lighting Package   965 965  
Heated second row seats   320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505  
Active steering     1,060  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645  
Luxury Seating Package       1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery       920
Heated front seats       455
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,000 11,815 10,265 10,275
Options (change) 5,559 10,870 9,445 9,445
Destination 950 995 995 995
Total Price $61,400 $66,210 $70,210 $85,720
Total Invoice $57,039 $62,205 $65,945 $80,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX P-AWS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $924
Model Year2017201920192019
ModelRLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimP-AWS530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$61,400$66,210$70,210$85,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-4,515-8,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$61,695$65,695$77,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$15,310
Total Invoice$57,039$62,205$65,945$80,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,242-4,241-8,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,039$57,963$61,704$72,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,741$14,227

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201920192019
ModelRLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimP-AWS530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side collision intervention $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
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
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Active steering $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$9,190$9,190$13,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$4,515$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,242-4,241-8,170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,747 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 P-AWS

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 mirror75No
Around view cameras300No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

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