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Acura RL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Acura RL vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Acura RL vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Acura RL vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the RL vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the RL and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price is $5,740 lower than the Acura RL's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the RL vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW X3 xDrive35i, the Acura RL includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $440 adjustment for the BMW X3 xDrive35i's additional features, the BMW X3 xDrive35i is $5,740 less than the Acura RL.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,813
Model Year20122012
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers260, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price57,04551,745
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price57,04551,305
Total Invoice52,18747,780
Adjustments for Features0-406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice52,18747,374

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Invoice Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Acura RL vs. BMW X3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 5,300
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 4,407
Model Year20122012
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price48,20042,700
Base Invoice44,09839,465
Advance Package7,950 
Navigation system 2,150
Premium Package 3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Rearview camera 400
Obstacle detection, rear 750
Heated front seats 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Advance Package 0
Navigation system 1,955
Premium Package 3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Rearview camera 365
Obstacle detection, rear 685
Heated front seats 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options7,9508,150
Total options7,1947,420
Destination895895
Total Price57,04551,745
Total Invoice52,18747,780

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelRLX3
TrimBasexDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$850 
Cruise control $250
Power liftgate $350
Regenerative braking $0
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed$150 
Forward collision alert$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $200
Radar-based collision preparation system$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Dual-zone climate control$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Media drive, large $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Voice control for external devices $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Powertrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$8,865$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-406

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelRLX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in183.0 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.863.3 ft3

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Option Package Details

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control600No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed150No
Forward collision alert200No
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested175050%

Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested91536%

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Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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