When it comes to purchasing a luxury vehicle it’s okay to be stringent with your desires and requirements. Your vehicle should be more than just a chariot– it should be your escape. BMW has been synonymous with luxury and class throughout its life, and as of late, BMW’s reliability has improved; however, it’s not always leather-bound-books and rich mahogany with them. Acura has built a reputation on reliable luxury that not only offers drivers an escape from the world around them, but will also deliver them safely and without fear of the expensive maintenance costs that are typically associated with luxury vehicles. After all, there must be a reason why the Acura MDX has been the best-selling third-row luxury SUV of all time, and the Acura RDX has been America’s #1 retail-selling compact luxury SUV for 2018!
Autobytel ran an article covering the top “10 Car Brands with Best Resale Value”– which was not limited to luxury brands only. BMW was placed at number 8 on the list, while Acura came in three places better at number 5.
Along the same premise, Edmunds.com also ran a report of the vehicles and brands that held their resale value the best. The luxury brand with best resale value was honored to Porsche, but Acura came in as the honorable mention– BMW was nowhere to be found. In addition to that, the Acura ILX and Acura RDX were honorable mentions in their respected segments– neither lost to a BMW.
If you look beyond that list, you will see that Acura models, in general, more often than not come in at a lower price point than their rival BMW models– and their equipped features are very comparable.
To strengthen the cause, Kelley Blue Book named Acura as the most affordable luxury brand to own– the Acura ILX also took first place in its segment. In their 2018 5-Year Cost to Own Awards they mention, “Acura enters 2018 with its third consecutive brand win in the 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. What’s its secret? The answer lies in Acura’s ability to make vehicles that are both luxurious and a great value.”
Scoring Factors:
When you break down the details, Acura surpasses BMW in many aspects– and we feel that awards can speak loudly here.
Awarded Model / Brand |
Award |
2019 Acura RDX |
“Wards 10 Best UX” Award for Innovative Tech |
2018 Acura RDX |
’10 Best Family Cars 2018′ List from Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com |
Acura Brand |
Autotrader’s 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018 |
Acura Brand & 2018 Acura ILX |
Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards |
2018 Acura MDX & RDX |
U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Cars for the Money |
2018 Acura MDX |
2018 AutoWeb Buyer’s Choice Award |
2018 Acura MDX, RDX & TLX |
2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards |
If you’re in the market for one of the best luxury vehicles the decision ultimately comes down to you and what your requirements are; however, Acura has been a very trusted brand throughout the years when it comes to reliability, affordability, technology, and safety. We will say, BMW is well respected and is certainly a worthy rival when it comes to quality of vehicles. However, time and time again Acura has surpassed BMW when it comes to value, safety, features, and various other award winning areas. Before you find yourself standing in a BMW dealership, experience the exquisite lineup of Acura’s sport sedans and luxury SUVs at a Chicagoland Acura Dealer near you– once behind the wheel, you may not want to get out.
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