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BMW i8 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $91,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $87,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Modeli8RL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $46,280
Base Invoice $134,040 $41,560
Giga World 2,000  
Technology Package   3,620
Giga World 1,840  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 2,000 3,620
Options (change) 1,840 3,245
Destination 995 715
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $50,615
Total Invoice $133,082 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,986
Model Year20172008
Modeli8RL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/50-17
Total Price$142,602$50,615
Adjustments for Features-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,842$50,615
Total Invoice$133,082$45,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,506$45,520

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
Modeli8RL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,765$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
Modeli8RL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length184.9 in193.6 in
Width76.5 in72.2 in
Height50.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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