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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: $12,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesRL
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $46,280
Base Invoice $53,180 $41,560
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 650  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080  
AWD 2,300  
Technology Package   3,620
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 600  
Wood trim, alternative type 995  
AWD 2,140  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 5,955 3,620
Options (change) 5,505 3,245
Destination 995 715
Total Price $63,400 $50,615
Total Invoice $59,680 $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: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,604
Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesRL
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$63,400$50,615
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,685$50,615
Total Invoice$59,680$45,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,124$45,520

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesRL
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,030$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.2 in
Length194.6 in193.6 in
Width73.5 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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