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Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $17,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $16,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelILX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $26,701 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Technology Plus Package 5,000        
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750  
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700
M Sport Design         0
Technology Plus Package 4,737        
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690  
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645
M Sport Design         0
Options (change) 5,000 10,200 10,200 10,200 7,800
Options (change) 4,737 9,385 9,385 9,385 7,180
Destination 965 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $34,065 $52,945 $51,445 $52,794 $57,745
Total Invoice $32,403 $50,490 $48,495 $49,469 $54,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,796
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelILX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionS8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,065$52,945$51,445$52,794$57,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-2,215-3,490-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$49,480$49,230$49,304$54,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$4,925
Total Invoice$32,403$50,490$48,495$49,469$54,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,304-2,088-3,270-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$47,186$46,407$46,199$50,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$987$208$0$4,800

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelILX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0    
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$7,365$6,115$7,390$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$2,215$3,490$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,304-2,088-3,270-3,381

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelILX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length181.9 in182.5 in
Width70.6 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested364078%
Total Not Requested105022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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