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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: $32,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $29,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelILX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,701 $57,720
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
LED headlights   1,900
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
LED headlights   1,730
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 5,000 3,450
Options (change) 4,737 3,140
Destination 965 995
Total Price $34,065 $66,445
Total Invoice $32,403 $61,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,322
Model Year20182015
ModelILX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4425hp I6
TransmissionS8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$34,065$66,445
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$66,305
Total Invoice$32,403$61,855
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$61,725

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelILX3-Series
TrimBaseM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
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.3,411 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 player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200No
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 radio200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested209045%
Total Not Requested260055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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