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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: $44,775

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $25,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelTLXTLX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $49,850 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
A-Spec Package 0 0        
Advance Package 7,550          
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design     4,900 4,900 4,500  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,650     3,600
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050  
Heated second row seats     350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Active steering       1,150 1,150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       700 700  
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
A-Spec Package 0 0        
Advance Package 7,152          
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design     4,510 4,510 4,140  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,520     3,310
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,255 920 920 920
Lighting Package     965 965 965  
Heated second row seats     320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505  
Active steering       1,060 1,060  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       645 645  
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,550 0 16,440 15,190 14,790 10,000
Options (change) 7,152 0 15,125 13,975 13,605 9,195
Destination 1,025 1,025 995 995 995 995
Total Price $44,775 $50,875 $69,835 $73,885 $77,785 $84,395

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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: $20,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,811
Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelTLXTLX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$44,775$50,875$69,835$73,885$77,785$84,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-5,040-5,040-6,990-7,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,775$49,125$64,795$68,845$70,795$76,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$0$4,050$6,000$11,610

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelTLXTLX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6V6 PMC Edition530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500    
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view rear camera$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,325$10,615$10,615$12,565$13,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$5,040$5,040$6,990$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35-4,729-4,728-6,555-7,492

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20202018
ModelTLX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.1 in
Length191.7 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested426581%
Total Not Requested97519%
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 mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested409077%
Total Not Requested122523%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

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