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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: $32,670

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,787

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $10,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelILX3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,050 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $25,517 $32,290 $39,190
Technology Package 4,700 2,550 2,550
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     900
Sport Line     1,700
Technology Package 4,350 2,320 2,320
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     820
Sport Line     1,545
Options (change) 4,700 8,925 8,925
Options (change) 4,350 8,120 8,120
Destination 920 895 895
Total Price $32,670 $44,720 $52,220
Total Invoice $30,787 $41,305 $48,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,650
Model Year201520122012
ModelILX3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,670$44,720$52,220
Adjustments for Features0-940-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$43,780$50,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,625
Total Invoice$30,787$41,305$48,205
Adjustments for Features0-868-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,787$40,437$46,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,093

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520122012
ModelILX3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,190$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-1,675

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelILX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length179.1 in182.5 in
Width70.6 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 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 Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested179074%
Total Not Requested62526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested285075%
Total Not Requested95025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

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