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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,025

Acura TLX   
Difference: $35,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTLXTLXTLX
Trim530i540i540dM550iBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000      
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,650     3,600      
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050        
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Active steering   1,150 1,150        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700 700        
Heated front seats       500      
Wood trim       0      
A-Spec Package         0 0 0
Advance Package           7,550  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920 920      
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,520     3,310      
Lighting Package 965 965 965        
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Active steering   1,060 1,060        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645 645        
Heated front seats       455      
Wood trim       0      
A-Spec Package         0 0 0
Advance Package           7,152  
Options (change) 15,900 14,650 14,250 10,000 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 14,630 13,480 13,110 9,195 0 7,152 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $69,295 $73,345 $77,245 $84,395 $34,025 $44,775 $50,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,402
Model Year2018201820182018202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTLXTLXTLX
Trim530i540i540dM550iBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$69,295$73,345$77,245$84,395$34,025$44,775$50,875
Adjustments for Features-6,040-6,040-7,990-9,2900-1,300-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,255$67,305$69,255$75,105$34,025$43,475$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,000$11,850$0$9,450$13,800

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2018201820182018202020202020
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTLXTLXTLX
Trim530i540i540dM550iBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
8-speed automated manual    $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400$1400
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700  $1700
FWD    $0$0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$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
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras     $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25   
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   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield     $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$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$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Wireless charging station    $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$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$100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,640$10,640$12,590$13,890$4,600$5,900$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$6,040$7,990$9,290$0$1,300$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,669-5,667-7,494-8,7100-237-61

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182020
Model5-SeriesTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in109.3 in
Length194.6 in191.7 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested414079%
Total Not Requested110021%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested414079%
Total Not Requested110021%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested366569%
Total Not Requested165031%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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