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Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,750

Acura MDX   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,012

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,990 $37,500
Base Invoice $37,252 $34,680
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 4,200
Options (change) 0 3,825
Destination 760 895
Total Price $41,750 $42,595
Total Invoice $38,012 $39,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,957
Model Year20092012
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,750$42,595
Adjustments for Features-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,830$42,595
Total Invoice$38,012$39,400
Adjustments for Features-3,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,443$39,400

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimBase328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$8,125$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in178.2 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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