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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: $12,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $10,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelILX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,701 $32,290 $39,190
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Steering-linked headlights   900  
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
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 Plus Package 4,737    
Steering-linked headlights   820  
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
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) 5,000 10,925 10,925
Options (change) 4,737 9,940 9,940
Destination 965 895 895
Total Price $34,065 $46,720 $54,220
Total Invoice $32,403 $43,125 $50,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,492
Model Year201820122012
ModelILX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS8M6M6
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$34,065$46,720$54,220
Adjustments for Features-8100-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$46,720$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,625
Total Invoice$32,403$43,125$50,025
Adjustments for Features-7700-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,633$43,125$49,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,093

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820122012
ModelILX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, 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$5,450$4,640$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7700-807

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
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.3,407 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 player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Total Requested266557%
Total Not Requested202543%

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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested215057%
Total Not Requested165043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%
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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