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BMW 4-Series vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,795

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,995

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $5,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesRL
Trim430i440iM4Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,150 $48,500 $66,200 $48,200
Base Invoice $39,880 $45,785 $62,245 $44,098
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 0  
Executive Package     3,600  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Advance Package       7,950
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,025      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 0  
Executive Package     3,310  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Advance Package       7,194
Options (change) 6,650 5,900 4,650 7,950
Options (change) 6,120 5,430 4,275 7,194
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $49,795 $55,395 $71,845 $57,045
Total Invoice $46,995 $52,210 $67,515 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 430i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,948
Model Year2017201720172012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesRL
Trim430i440iM4Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,795$55,395$71,845$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-250-625-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,795$55,145$71,220$55,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$21,425$0
Total Invoice$46,995$52,210$67,515$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-236-587-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,995$51,974$66,928$50,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,979$19,933$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year2017201720172012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesRL
Trim430i440iM4Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation  $50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,105$6,480$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$625$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236-587-1,244

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
Model4-SeriesRL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.6 in195.8 in
Width71.9 in72.7 in
Height54.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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