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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $12,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelTLTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseType-S525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Navigation system 2,500   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Premium Sound Package     1,800 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package     2,000 1,800    
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Satellite radio     595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights     800   800 800
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Navigation system 2,292   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Premium Sound Package     1,640 1,640 1,640  
Premium Package     1,820 1,640    
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Satellite radio     540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights     730   730 730
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,500 0 7,495 6,495 5,495 1,395
Options (change) 2,292 0 6,825 5,915 5,005 1,270
Destination 715 715 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $50,690 $53,990 $63,590 $86,290
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $46,375 $49,380 $58,115 $79,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,208
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelTLTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseType-S525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8420, 13420, 13420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$50,690$53,990$63,590$86,290
Adjustments for Features0-100-185-185-585-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,840$50,505$53,805$63,005$83,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$3,300$12,500$32,635
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$46,375$49,380$58,115$79,035
Adjustments for Features0-92-169-169-535-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,740$46,206$49,211$57,580$76,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,742$0$3,005$11,374$29,944

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelTLTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseType-S525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0 
Headlight washers     $50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$2,590$2,690$2,775$2,775$3,175$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$185$185$585$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-169-169-535-2,885

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelTL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.7 in
Length189.3 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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