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BMW 1-Series vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,200

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesRLXRLX
Trim128i135iP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $46,864 $55,128
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,400 1,750    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,095 1,595    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Options (change) 9,250 6,700 0 0
Options (change) 8,420 6,100 0 0
Destination 895 895 940 940
Total Price $41,345 $46,895 $51,890 $60,890
Total Invoice $38,200 $43,330 $47,804 $56,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,315
Model Year2012201220162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesRLXRLX
Trim128i135iP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8404, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$41,345$46,895$51,890$60,890
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,485-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$46,745$49,405$53,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,400$0$4,325
Total Invoice$38,200$43,330$47,804$56,068
Adjustments for Features0-139-2,289-6,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,200$43,191$45,515$49,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,991$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2012201220162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesRLXRLX
Trim128i135iP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,265$6,600$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,485$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-2,289-6,593

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesRLX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.2 in
Length172.2 in196.1 in
Width68.8 in74.4 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested353089%
Total Not Requested45011%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested143091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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