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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $46,280
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $41,560
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Technology Package         3,620
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Technology Package         3,245
Options (change) 9,070 8,070 7,070 2,395 3,620
Options (change) 8,260 7,350 6,440 2,180 3,245
Destination 695 695 695 695 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $52,265 $55,565 $65,165 $87,290 $50,615
Total Invoice $47,810 $50,815 $59,550 $79,945 $45,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,799
Model Year20062006200620062008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 13420, 13420, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$52,265$55,565$65,165$87,290$50,615
Adjustments for Features00-400-2,615-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,265$55,565$64,765$84,675$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,500$32,410$0
Total Invoice$47,810$50,815$59,550$79,945$45,520
Adjustments for Features00-366-2,395-2,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,810$50,815$59,184$77,550$43,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,374$29,740$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006200620062008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim525i530i550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,500$2,900$5,115$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$400$2,615$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments00-366-2,395-2,509

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in193.6 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%

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