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

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Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $18,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $30,384 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Navigation system 2,000            
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim         0    
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Navigation system 1,821            
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Aluminum trim         0    
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 2,000 3,650 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 1,821 3,320 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 615 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,940 $54,075 $57,075 $58,575 $63,375 $65,325 $95,125
Total Invoice $32,820 $49,965 $52,750 $54,130 $58,550 $60,350 $87,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,389
Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$35,940$54,075$57,075$58,575$63,375$65,325$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-3,165-3,165-2,965-4,715-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$50,010$53,910$55,410$60,410$60,610$88,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$5,400$10,400$10,600$38,950
Total Invoice$32,820$49,965$52,750$54,130$58,550$60,350$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,756-2,925-2,925-2,739-4,356-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$46,209$49,825$51,205$55,811$55,994$82,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,616$4,996$9,602$9,785$35,971

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip front differential$500      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$6,355$5,455$5,455$5,255$7,005$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$3,165$3,165$2,965$4,715$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,756-2,925-2,925-2,739-4,356-5,695

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelTL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in116.9 in
Length189.3 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height56.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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