BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Acura RL Acura RL 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,165

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,445

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $1,742

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim525i530i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $48,200
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $44,098
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package 2,000 1,800    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575  
Xenon HID headlights 800   800  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Advance Package       7,950
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Premium Package 1,820 1,640    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525  
Xenon HID headlights 730   730  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540 540  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Advance Package       7,194
Options (change) 11,970 10,970 9,270 7,950
Options (change) 10,895 9,985 8,440 7,194
Destination 695 695 695 895
Total Price $55,165 $58,465 $67,365 $57,045
Total Invoice $50,445 $53,450 $61,550 $52,187

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Acura RL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,634
Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim525i530i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 13420, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$55,165$58,465$67,365$57,045
Adjustments for Features000-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,165$58,465$67,365$53,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,200$0
Total Invoice$50,445$53,450$61,550$52,187
Adjustments for Features000-3,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,445$53,450$61,550$48,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,105$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year2006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim525i530i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$1,950$1,950$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments000-3,376

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in195.8 in
Width72.7 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,100 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 ft313.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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

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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.