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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $12,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $12,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesRL
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $48,200
Base Invoice $55,585 $44,098
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Premium Package 2 2,800  
AWD 2,300  
Proximity key 1,000  
Advance Package   7,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Premium Package 2 2,550  
AWD 2,115  
Proximity key 910  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 8,500 7,950
Options (change) 7,760 7,194
Destination 875 895
Total Price $69,575 $57,045
Total Invoice $64,220 $52,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,235
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesRL
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$69,575$57,045
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,710$57,045
Total Invoice$64,220$52,187
Adjustments for Features-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,422$52,187

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesRL
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.2 in
Length193.1 in195.8 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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