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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $22,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $20,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTL5-Series
TrimSH-AWD550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $60,200
Base Invoice $36,812 $55,585
Advance Package 5,930  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,950
iPod integration   400
Rearview camera   400
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Advance Package 5,488  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,685
iPod integration   365
Rearview camera   365
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,930 7,400
Options (change) 5,488 6,760
Destination 895 875
Total Price $46,080 $68,475
Total Invoice $43,195 $63,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,155
Model Year20122011
ModelTL5-Series
TrimSH-AWD550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$46,080$68,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,080$66,450
Total Invoice$43,195$63,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,195$61,350

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelTL5-Series
TrimSH-AWD550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,870

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelTL5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length194.0 in193.1 in
Width74.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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