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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRDX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $35,800
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $33,995
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700 700    
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0  
Advance Package           6,700
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645 645    
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0  
Advance Package           6,347
Options (change) 9,900 9,750 8,150 8,150 6,250 6,700
Options (change) 9,110 8,970 7,500 7,500 5,750 6,347
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $63,295 $58,477 $66,845 $71,145 $80,645 $43,475
Total Invoice $59,515 $54,707 $62,835 $66,835 $75,685 $41,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,523
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRDX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$63,295$58,477$66,845$71,145$80,645$43,475
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3,065-3,290-5,240-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,005$55,412$63,555$65,905$73,355$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,143$10,493$17,943$0
Total Invoice$59,515$54,707$62,835$66,835$75,685$41,317
Adjustments for Features-3,094-2,867-3,093-4,923-6,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,421$51,840$59,742$61,912$68,843$41,317
Cost Above Minimum$4,581$0$7,902$10,072$17,003$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRDX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
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 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$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 headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,940$8,715$8,940$10,890$12,940$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$3,065$3,290$5,240$7,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,094-2,867-3,093-4,923-6,8420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in105.7 in
Length194.6 in184.4 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.761.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested559091%
Total Not Requested5759%

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