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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: $61,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $5,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRLX
Trim530i540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $48,450
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $44,324
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,950     3,600  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Active steering   1,150 1,150    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700 700    
Luxury Seating Package       1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Heated front seats       500  
Wood trim       0  
Advance Package         12,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Lighting Package 965 965 965    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,795     3,310  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Active steering   1,060 1,060    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645 645    
Luxury Seating Package       1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery       920  
Heated front seats       455  
Wood trim       0  
Advance Package         10,859
Options (change) 11,815 10,265 10,265 10,275 12,000
Options (change) 10,870 9,445 9,445 9,445 10,859
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $65,210 $68,960 $73,260 $84,670 $61,345
Total Invoice $61,275 $64,780 $68,780 $79,380 $56,078

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109
Model Year20182018201820182014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRLX
Trim530i540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$65,210$68,960$73,260$84,670$61,345
Adjustments for Features-5,415-5,415-7,365-9,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,795$63,545$65,895$75,055$61,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$6,100$15,260$0
Total Invoice$61,275$64,780$68,780$79,380$56,078
Adjustments for Features-5,088-5,087-6,915-9,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,187$59,693$61,865$70,366$56,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,506$5,678$14,179$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182018201820182014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRLX
Trim530i540i540dM550iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,340$9,340$11,290$13,540$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,415$5,415$7,365$9,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,088-5,087-6,915-9,0140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182014
Model5-SeriesRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in112.2 in
Length194.6 in196.1 in
Width73.5 in74.4 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested457580%
Total Not Requested112520%

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