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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $51,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $47,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
Model5-SeriesTLTL
TrimM5BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $77,370 $30,991 $35,117
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Navigation system   2,500  
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Navigation system   2,292  
Options (change) 595 2,500 0
Options (change) 540 2,292 0
Destination 825 715 715
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $88,320 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $81,735 $33,998 $35,832

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,799
Model Year200820082008
Model5-SeriesTLTL
TrimM5BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$88,320$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-3,1750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,145$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$81,735$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,9380-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,797$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820082008
Model5-SeriesTLTL
TrimM5BaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Metal pedals  $75
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$2,765$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9380-161

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length191.1 in189.3 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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