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Acura MDX vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,945

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,925

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelMDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,930 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $39,410 $28,885 $36,335
Technology Package 3,675    
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Technology Package 3,333    
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 3,675 7,850 5,300
Options (change) 3,333 7,145 4,825
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $47,490 $39,945 $45,495
Total Invoice $43,628 $36,925 $42,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year201120122012
ModelMDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$47,490$39,945$45,495
Adjustments for Features-5,5600-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,930$39,945$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,400
Total Invoice$43,628$36,925$42,055
Adjustments for Features-5,1080-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,520$36,925$41,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120122012
ModelMDX1-Series1-Series
TrimBase128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,200$2,640$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1080-139

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelMDX1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length191.6 in172.2 in
Width78.5 in68.8 in
Height68.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested84056%
Total Not Requested65044%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested318080%
Total Not Requested80020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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