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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $24,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $22,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesILX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $28,100
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $26,701
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700 700    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 2,450        
Multicontour seats 750 750        
Wood trim         0  
Heated front seats         500  
Technology Plus Package           5,000
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645 645    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 2,255        
Multicontour seats 690 690        
Wood trim         0  
Heated front seats         455  
Technology Plus Package           4,737
Options (change) 9,800 9,800 6,300 6,300 2,200 5,000
Options (change) 9,015 9,015 5,795 5,795 2,020 4,737
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 965
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $63,195 $58,527 $64,995 $69,295 $76,595 $34,065
Total Invoice $59,420 $54,752 $61,130 $65,130 $71,955 $32,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,470
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesILX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$63,195$58,527$64,995$69,295$76,595$34,065
Adjustments for Features-5,290-5,215-5,090-7,040-8,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,905$53,312$59,905$62,255$68,005$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$6,593$8,943$14,693$0
Total Invoice$59,420$54,752$61,130$65,130$71,955$32,403
Adjustments for Features-4,974-4,879-4,787-6,617-8,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,446$49,873$56,343$58,513$63,885$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$4,573$0$6,470$8,640$14,012$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesILX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed automated manual     $1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist     $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,315$9,240$9,115$11,065$12,615$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$5,215$5,090$7,040$8,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,974-4,879-4,787-6,617-8,0700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in105.1 in
Length194.6 in181.9 in
Width73.5 in70.6 in
Height58.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested329070%
Total Not Requested140030%

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