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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,370

Acura RLX   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,103

Acura RLX   
Difference: $2,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRLX
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $48,450
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $44,324
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350    
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Advance Package       12,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230    
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Advance Package       10,859
Options (change) 15,950 14,700 8,650 12,000
Options (change) 14,530 13,390 7,880 10,859
Destination 895 895 895 920
Total Price $63,745 $68,095 $71,545 $61,370
Total Invoice $58,755 $62,765 $65,995 $56,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $933
Model Year2012201220122015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRLX
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$63,745$68,095$71,545$61,370
Adjustments for Features-1,865-1,865-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,880$66,230$70,980$61,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,100$0
Total Invoice$58,755$62,765$65,995$56,103
Adjustments for Features-1,719-1,719-5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,036$61,046$65,474$56,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$8,438$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2012201220122015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRLX
Trim528i535i550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,415$5,115$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$1,865$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,719-1,719-5210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.1 in196.1 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested195034%

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