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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: $52,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $40,092 $34,080 $39,880
Advance Package 9,625    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500
Sport Line     1,950
Advance Package 8,809    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475
Sport Line     1,775
Options (change) 9,625 14,475 15,125
Options (change) 8,809 13,170 13,780
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $53,800 $52,250 $59,200
Total Invoice $49,796 $48,175 $54,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year201320132013
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$53,800$52,250$59,200
Adjustments for Features-3,0600-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,740$52,250$57,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,325
Total Invoice$49,796$48,175$54,585
Adjustments for Features-2,8320-1,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,964$48,175$53,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,912

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132013
ModelMDX3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,800$5,540$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8320-1,498

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013
ModelMDX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in182.5 in
Width78.5 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested271568%
Total Not Requested127532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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