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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: $12,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,787

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $11,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelILX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0L320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,050 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $25,517 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Technology Package 4,700            
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key   450          
Sunroof   900         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Adaptive dampers - electrical           700  
M Sport Design           0  
Wood trim             0
Technology Package 4,350            
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats   435          
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Proximity key   415          
Sunroof   830         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Adaptive dampers - electrical           645  
M Sport Design           0  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,700 9,025 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,900 1,500
Options (change) 4,350 8,300 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,510 1,380
Destination 920 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $32,670 $44,920 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,845 $67,995
Total Invoice $30,787 $42,430 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,710 $63,970

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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: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,984
Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelILX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0L320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,670$44,920$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,845$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,815-3,990-2,740-4,015-4,115-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$42,105$46,055$45,805$45,879$50,730$64,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$3,700$3,774$8,625$22,300
Total Invoice$30,787$42,430$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,710$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,659-3,813-2,586-3,766-3,880-3,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,787$39,771$44,007$43,239$43,033$47,830$60,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,236$3,468$3,262$8,059$20,822

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201820182018201820182018
ModelILX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0L320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,625$5,440$6,615$5,365$6,640$6,740$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815$3,990$2,740$4,015$4,115$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,659-3,813-2,586-3,766-3,880-3,377

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152018
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.3,502 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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested206586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested147566%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested4500%
Total Not Requested-450100%

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