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

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Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $22,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $20,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTL3-Series
TrimSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $65,500
Base Invoice $37,113 $61,595
Advance Package 5,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   950
Wood trim   0
Advance Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   875
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,930 2,000
Options (change) 5,488 1,840
Destination 895 995
Total Price $46,405 $68,495
Total Invoice $43,496 $64,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,863
Model Year20142018
ModelTL3-Series
TrimSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$46,405$68,495
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$68,420
Total Invoice$43,496$64,430
Adjustments for Features0-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$64,359

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelTL3-Series
TrimSH-AWDM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelTL3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length194.0 in182.5 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested204066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45066%
Total Not Requested-45034%

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