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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: $17,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $17,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelTLTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseType-S528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Navigation system 2,500              
Premium Package     2,600          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550    
Aluminum trim           0    
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Navigation system 2,292              
Premium Package     2,365          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500    
Aluminum trim           0    
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 2,500 0 3,650 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 2,292 0 3,320 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $54,845 $57,895 $59,395 $64,145 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $51,180 $54,010 $55,390 $59,760 $63,125 $89,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,692
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelTLTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseType-S528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$54,845$57,895$59,395$64,145$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,740-2,790-2,790-2,590-5,340-7,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$51,105$55,105$56,605$61,555$62,455$89,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$4,000$5,500$10,450$11,350$38,225
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$51,180$54,010$55,390$59,760$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-161-3,490-2,603-2,602-2,413-4,972-6,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$47,690$51,407$52,788$57,347$58,153$82,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$3,717$5,098$9,657$10,463$35,292

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelTLTL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseType-S528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350   $350$350
Proximity key  $250   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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    $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
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$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$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear 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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0      
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250   $250$250
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    $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
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $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$25      
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$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   $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals $75      
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$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
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
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$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,190$6,755$5,805$5,805$5,605$8,355$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,740$2,790$2,790$2,590$5,340$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-3,490-2,603-2,602-2,413-4,972-6,563

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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