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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: $40,565

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $3,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,155

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $3,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimBase325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,930 $34,600
Base Invoice $39,410 $31,665
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 0 5,270
Options (change) 0 4,795
Destination 885 695
Total Price $43,815 $40,565
Total Invoice $40,295 $37,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year20112006
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimBase325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$43,815$40,565
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$40,565
Total Invoice$40,295$37,155
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,115$37,155

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelMDX3-Series
TrimBase325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in178.2 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 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 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 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 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested70024%

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