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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: $8,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120212008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $57,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500 $46,280
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Heated front seats       500    
Sunroof         0  
Technology Package           3,620
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140    
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995 995  
Heated front seats       455    
Sunroof         0  
Technology Package           3,245
Options (change) 6,105 5,955 4,655 2,305 1,080 3,620
Options (change) 5,620 5,480 4,285 2,115 995 3,245
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 715
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $61,300 $59,482 $65,100 $80,100 $106,575 $50,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,769
Model Year202120212021202120212008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4181hp I4 PiH335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$61,300$59,482$65,100$80,100$106,575$50,615
Adjustments for Features-2,065-1,840-2,065-6,515-8,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,235$57,642$63,035$73,585$98,560$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,593$0$5,393$15,943$40,918$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year202120212021202120212008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRL
Trim530i530e540iM550iM5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700 $1700
4WD    $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150 $150
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 
12 kWh battery pack $0    
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler   $200$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 
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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
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$200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$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$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,805$7,580$7,805$12,255$13,755$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$1,840$2,065$6,515$8,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-56-167-253-2250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RL

Model Year20212008
Model5-SeriesRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.2 in
Length195.8 in193.6 in
Width73.5 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.4,013 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 Volume14.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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