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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,602 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | ||||||
| Difference: $3,443 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,222 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | ||||||
| Difference: $1,965 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | RL |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M5 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $102,600 | $48,200 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $96,100 | $44,098 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Advance Package | 7,950 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Advance Package | 7,194 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,875 | 4,875 | 3,425 | 3,425 | 0 | 7,950 |
| Options (change) | 4,485 | 4,485 | 3,150 | 3,150 | 0 | 7,194 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,270 | $53,602 | $62,120 | $66,420 | $104,595 | $57,045 |
| Total Invoice | $54,890 | $50,222 | $58,485 | $62,485 | $98,095 | $52,187 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,658 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | RL |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M5 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 600hp V8 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 260, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 275/40-19 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $58,270 | $53,602 | $62,120 | $66,420 | $104,595 | $57,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -290 | -215 | -290 | -2,240 | -6,390 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,980 | $53,387 | $61,830 | $64,180 | $98,205 | $57,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $44,818 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $54,890 | $50,222 | $58,485 | $62,485 | $98,095 | $52,187 |
| Adjustments for Features | -273 | -201 | -273 | -2,107 | -5,993 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,617 | $50,021 | $58,212 | $60,378 | $92,102 | $52,187 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,596 | $0 | $8,191 | $10,357 | $42,081 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | RL |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M5 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,405 | $7,330 | $7,405 | $9,355 | $13,505 | $7,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $290 | $215 | $290 | $2,240 | $6,390 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -273 | -201 | -273 | -2,107 | -5,993 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | RL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 195.8 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 4,100 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Advance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 41% |
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