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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: $47,900

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,990 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $37,252 $43,415 $42,020
Sport Package 6,150    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package     2,300
Sport Package 5,577    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 6,150 5,050 7,350
Options (change) 5,577 4,645 6,760
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $47,900 $51,995 $52,795
Total Invoice $43,589 $49,055 $49,775

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,905
Model Year200920182018
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,900$51,995$52,795
Adjustments for Features0-595-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,900$51,400$51,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$43,589$49,055$49,775
Adjustments for Features0-561-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,589$48,494$48,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$296

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920182018
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,300$9,895$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-561-985

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in182.0 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167564%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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