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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $14,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $12,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Advance Package 7,550        
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750
Premium Package     2,400 2,200  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     700 700  
Xenon HID headlights     800    
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Heated second row seats     350 350 350
HD radio     350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Advance Package 7,152        
Cold Weather Package     685 685 685
Premium Package     2,185 2,000  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     635 635  
Xenon HID headlights     730    
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Heated second row seats     320 320 320
HD radio     315 315 315
iPod integration     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     910 910 910
Lane departure warning     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 7,550 0 12,870 11,870 8,970
Options (change) 7,152 0 11,665 10,750 8,115
Destination 950 950 825 825 825
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $58,295 $62,495 $68,595
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $53,700 $57,570 $63,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,536
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$44,700$43,750$58,295$62,495$68,595
Adjustments for Features-5,590-4,590000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$39,160$58,295$62,495$68,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$4,200$10,300
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$53,700$57,570$63,215
Adjustments for Features-5,312-4,362000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,164$37,214$53,700$57,570$63,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$3,870$9,515

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelTLXTLX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6V6 A-Spec528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,590$8,590$4,000$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$4,590$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,312-4,362000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelTLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length191.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297556%
Total Not Requested234044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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