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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: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $19,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $19,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelTL5-Series
TrimType-S540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,225 $56,450
Base Invoice $35,117 $53,180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 0 1,350
Options (change) 0 1,240
Destination 715 995
Total Price $38,940 $58,795
Total Invoice $35,832 $55,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,411
Model Year20082017
ModelTL5-Series
TrimType-S540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,940$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$55,430
Total Invoice$35,832$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$52,243

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelTL5-Series
TrimType-S540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,390$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,172

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelTL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in117.1 in
Length189.3 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height56.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft318.7 ft3

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