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

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Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,720

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $27,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,865

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $24,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTLX5-Series
Trim3.5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $62,000
Base Invoice $33,171 $57,220
Advance Package 7,280  
AWD 2,200 2,300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Advance Package 6,738  
AWD 2,036 2,115
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,480 10,375
Options (change) 8,774 9,485
Destination 920 895
Total Price $45,720 $73,270
Total Invoice $42,865 $67,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,026
Model Year20152012
ModelTLX5-Series
Trim3.5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,720$73,270
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,410$73,270
Total Invoice$42,865$67,600
Adjustments for Features-2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,574$67,600

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelTLX5-Series
Trim3.5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,825$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2910

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelTLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length190.3 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested356560%
Total Not Requested242540%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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