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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: $46,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $30,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelTLXTLX5-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $49,850 $62,000
A-Spec Package 0    
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000   2,300
Cold Weather Package     1,450
Driver Assistance Package     3,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Sport Package     2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
App support     250
Proximity key     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
A-Spec Package 0    
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895   2,115
Cold Weather Package     1,320
Driver Assistance Package     3,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475
Sport Package     2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185
App support     230
Proximity key     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 9,550 0 14,350
Options (change) 9,047 0 13,105
Destination 1,025 1,025 895
Total Price $46,775 $50,875 $77,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,221
Model Year202020202012
ModelTLXTLX5-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10355, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,775$50,875$77,245
Adjustments for Features-235-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,540$49,590$77,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year202020202012
ModelTLXTLX5-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$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$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,200$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-51-260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20202012
ModelTLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length191.7 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,765 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 Volume14.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested291556%
Total Not Requested232544%
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 cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested361568%
Total Not Requested170032%

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 system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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