BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Acura RL Acura RL 2009

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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $40,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $39,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesRL
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,500 $46,680
Base Invoice $78,840 $41,935
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Technology Package   3,620
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 2,570 3,620
Options (change) 2,340 3,245
Destination 825 760
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $91,895 $51,060
Total Invoice $85,005 $45,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,903
Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesRL
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10300hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$91,895$51,060
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,720$51,060
Total Invoice$85,005$45,940
Adjustments for Features-1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,843$45,940

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesRL
TrimM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,506 lb.4,084 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
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

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